iRubric: Night Essay rubric

Has engaging topic sentence. Identifies name of work, and name of author. Successfully bridges the opening to a clear, consise thesis statement.

Has three well-developed paragraphs. Includes adequate suuport including specific examples and citations. Makes use of transistions, correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling..

Successfully brings paper to a close. Restates main ideas, doesn't leave the paper hanging.

No engaging opening. Doesn't include name of work or author. No thesis statement included. Introduction does not indicate the purpose of the paper.

Paragraphs are not well developed. Does not include three examples; little/no citation or support. Off topic, doesn't follow thesis. Grammatical errors and/or handwriting impedes flow of the essay.

No conclusion, or paragraph is underdeveloped or seems rushed.