iRubric: Lord of the Flies Essay Rubric

Contains less than three body paragraphs, or more than one of the body paragraphs doesn't address the three main points of the prompt or do not include quotes.

Contains less than three body paragraphs, or one of the body paragraphs doesn't address the main points of the prompt or do not all include quotes.

Contains at least three body paragraphs, but some or all of the paragraphs do not address the main points of the prompt . Quotes not fully explained.

Contains at least three body paragraphs, and all of the paragraphs address the points of the prompt, and include quotes fully explained.

Does not refer to thesis statement in any way. Does not have a conclusion; the essay just ends.

Theses Statement is utilized word for word. Makes little attempt to tie together loose ends, summarize, and send reader away with a closing thought.

Theses Statement is stated using different words Makes little attempt to tie together loose ends, OR summarize, OR send reader away with a closing thought.

Theses Statement is stated using different words. Closes effectively.

More than seven words spelled incorrectly.

Between seven and three words spelled incorrectly.

Three or less words spelled incorrectly.

All words spelled correctly.

Writing guidelines not followed. (use of 1st person, use of contractions, minimum of 5 paragraphs, uses slang, etc.)

Several guidelines not followed.

Almost all guidelines followed.

Guidelines followed.