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Pine Point 9th grade Essay #2: 9/22/08 
Illustrative Essay
Rubric Code: F2W9XA
By hsalsich
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  On the rise

55 pts

Acceptable

75 pts

Good

86 pts

Very Good

91 pts

Superior High School Writing

100 pts

Introduction
12 %

Do you hook the reader's attention in the opening paragraph? Do you clearly state your main point
("case") in the 4th sentence?
On the rise

Opening sentence could be more exciting. The "case" (thesis, main point) is not totally clear.
Acceptable

Introduction adequately catches the reader's attention, but may lack tight organization and clarity, thus making the "case" a bit unclear at the start.
Good

Introduction creates interest and is FAIRLY well developed. Contains a RELATIVELY clear statement of the "case" (thesis or main point).
Very Good

Introduction creates interest and is VERY well developed. Contains a TOTALLY clear statement of the "case" (thesis or main point).
THE SENTENCES ARE ESPECIALLY GRACEFUL.
Superior High School Writing

EXTREMELY well- developed introduction. It COMPLETELY engages the reader and creates interest. The sentences are graceful, and SPECIAL TOOLS ADD EXTRA ELEGANCE. The "case" (thesis or main point) is stated with utter clarity.
Development of the Case (Thesis)
14 %

If you were presenting your essay in a court of law, would a jury feel that your thesis ("case") was convincing?
On the rise

The "case" is not presented in a thorough manner in the body paragraphs. The jury would not be convinced.
Acceptable

The "case" is presented in a fairly orderly and thorough manner in the body paragraphs, though the argument could have been more fully developed. The jury might be swayed.
Good

The "case" is presented in a clear and orderly manner, and with some thoroughness. Although there are a few places where the writer needlessly repeats ideas, the jury would lean toward the writer.
Very Good

The "case" is presented in a COMPLETELY clear and UTTERLY thorough manner. NO IDEAS ARE UNNECESSARILY REPEATED. Each sentence adds something new and interesting to the "case". The jury would almost certainly be convinced.
Superior High School Writing

The "case" is presented with DRAMATIC clarity and AUTHORITATIVE thoroughness. THE WRITER COMES ACROSS AS A CONVINCING EXPERT IN THE MATTER. The jury would be totally convinced.
Organization/Structure
20 %

Are all the sentences clear? Are all the ideas totally clear? Are transitions used effectively?
On the rise

One or more of the body paragraphs was very difficult to follow because the organization was not totally clear.
Acceptable

Organization is fairly clear. Transitions are often present, but occasionally it's sometimes difficult to see the connections between "chunks", and between paragraphs. Some of the sentences and ideas are not totally clear.
Good

There is a logical progression of ideas. Transitions are distributed throughout the essay, though more interesting and varied ones might have been used. ALL SENTENCES ARE COMPLETELY CLEAR.
Very Good

There is a logical AND GRACEFUL progression of ideas. Transitions are INTERESTING AND VARIED.
Superior High School Writing

There is a logical, graceful, AND CRYSTAL-CLEAR progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the essay. Transitions are MATURE, GRACEFUL, VARIED, AND OCCASIONALLY UNUSUAL AND CREATIVE.
Style: diction, smoothness
20 %

ARE ALL WORDS TOTALLY NECESSARY AND HELPFUL?? ARE FAST words apt? Are there any awkward sentences. Is there a pleasing variation in the sentences, both in length and structure? Could the writing be called "elegant" and "graceful"?
On the rise

Writing is somewhat confusing, hard to follow. May contain fragments and/or run-on sentences. Diction is sometimes vague, imprecise, an dnot very interesting. There are many unnecessary and unhelpful words.
Acceptable

Much of the writing is smooth, but sentences may lack variety, and some awkwardness may be present. Diction is only occasionally vague or imprecise; usually it's clear, specific, and sometimes interesting. There may be some unnecessary words here and there.
Good

Writing is entirely smooth, and sentences have some variation in structure. Diction is almost never vague, but usually precise, specific, and interesting. NO AWKWARD SENTENCES ARE PRESENT. Most FAST words are apt and thus add a bit of elegance to the writing. THERE IS NO MORE THAN ONE INSTANCE OF THE USE OF UNNECESSARY WORDS.
Very Good

Writing is very smooth, and sentences have GREAT VARIATION in structure. DICTION IS ALWAYS PRECISE AND INTERESTING. ALL FAST WORDS ARE TOTALLY APT. NO UNNECESSARY WORDS ARE USED.
Superior High School Writing

Writing is extremely smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Diction is extremely interesting and words superbly chosen. All FAST words are apt and ADD GREAT ELEGANCE TO THE WRITING.
Mechanics
12 %

Grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization
On the rise

There are distracting errors in grammer, punctuation, spelling and capitalization.
Acceptable

There are several errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization.
Good

Punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization are generally correct with NO MORE THAN TWO ERRORS in the entire essay.
Very Good

THERE IS ONLY ONE ERROR IN THE ESSAY,
Superior High School Writing

THERE ISN'T A SINGLE ERROR in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Use of Formulas
10 %

4-sentence formula for opening and closing paragraphs; 8- or 11-sentence formula for body paragraphs.
On the rise

Paragraphs are difficult to follow because of confusing use of formulas.
Acceptable

Formulas are used fairly well, though in places it is hard to see the separate parts of the formulas.
Good

Each paragraph follows the correct formula. Different parts are easy to make out, though they also blend together nicely. THERE IS NO MORE THAN ONE PLACE WHERE THE FORMULA IS NOT CLEARLY EVIDENT.
Very Good

THERE IS NO PLACE IN THE ENTIRE ESSAY WHERE THE FORMULA IS NOT CLEARLY EVIDENT.
Superior High School Writing

Writer uses formulas BEAUTIFULLY, to create an essay that is BOTH HIGHLY ORGANIZED AND EXTREMELY CREATIVE. (This is a "LeBron James essay".)
Special Requirements
12 %

In-text citations and works cited page
On the rise

The in-text citations and works cited are either not present, or are not done properly.
Acceptable

The in-text citations and works cited page are present, but there are MORE THAN TWO mistakes.
Good

There are NO MORE THAN TWO MISTAKES in the in-text citations and works cited pager.
Very Good

THERE IS ONLY ONE MISTAKE in the in-text citations and works cited page.
Superior High School Writing

There are NO MISTAKES in the in-text citations and works cited page.



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