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8th Grade Essay 4 
Write a 500- 800 word essay about an unforgettable experience that has happened to you.
Rubric Code: F23C39X
By tessaallen15
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 8th Grade Essay 4
Write a 500-800 word essay about an unforgettable experience that has happened to you.
  Poor

0 pts

Fair

1 pts

Good

2 pts

Excellent

3 pts

Introduction/ Conclusion

-Background, attention catcher, interesting ending point
Poor

Background details are a random collection of information, unclear, or not related to the topic. Thesis is vague or not clear.
Conclusions does not summarize points.
Fair

Introduction adequately explains the background, but may lack detail. Thesis states the position. Conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all ends.
Good

Introduction creates interest. Thesis clearly states the position. Conclusion effectively summarizes topics.
Excellent

Well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest. Contains detailed background information. Thesis clearly states a significant and compelling position. Conclusion effectively wraps up and goes beyond restating the thesis.
Main Points

Body paragraphs, personal experience
Poor

Less than three main points, and/ or poor development of ideas. The narrative is undeveloped, and tells rather than shows, the story.
Fair

Three or more main points are present. The narrative shows the events, but may lack details.
Good

Three or more main points are related to the thesis, but one may lack details. The narrative shows events from the author's point of view using some details.
Excellent

Well developed main points directly related to the thesis. Supporting examples are concrete and detailed. The narrative is developed with a consistent and effective point-of-view, showing the story in detail
Organization

Structure, transitions, flow,
Poor

No complete organization. Transitions are not present.
Fair

Organization is clear. Transitions are present.
Good

Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present equally throughout essay.
Excellent

Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the thesis. Transitions are mature and graceful.
Mechanics

Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, proper grammar usage
Poor

Distracting errors in punctuation, spelling, capitalization, or grammar.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, spelling, capitalization, or grammar. (3-4)
Good

Punctuation, spelling, capitalization, are generally correct with few errors (1-2)
Excellent

Punctuation, spelling, capitalization are correct. No grammatical errors.
Grade Equivalent (12 maximum points)

A = 10 -12 points
B = 7 - 9 points
C = 4 - 6 points
D = 2 - 3 points
F = 0 - 1 points
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  • Experience, Essay, Writing, Narrative, Eighth Grade

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