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Comparison Essay

In-Class Narrative Essay

Rubric Code: F98889

By jhvitmatt

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Subject: English

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Narrative Essay
	Poor 5 pts	Fair 7 pts	Good 10 pts
Introduction	Poor Essay does not have a hook which uses one of the five methods we studied. There is nothing which connects the hook to the thesis statement.	Fair Essay has a hook which uses one of the five methods we studied. Connecting information transitions from the hook to the thesis statement.	Good Essay has an attention-getting hook which uses one of the five methods we studied. Connecting information smoothly transitions from the hook to the thesis statement.
Thesis	Poor Introduction does not end with a thesis statement.	Fair Introduction ends with a thesis statement.	Good Introduction ends with a clear thesis statement.
Body Paragraph Structure	Poor Few body paragraphs include topic sentences, explanations of the topic sentences, examples for the explanations, and concluding sentences. Three or more things may be missing.	Fair Most body paragraphs include topic sentences, explanations of the topic sentences, examples for the explanations, and concluding sentences. One or two things may be missing.	Good Each body paragraph includes a topic sentence, an explanation of the topic sentence, examples for the explanation, and a concluding sentence.
Body Paragraph Content	Poor Some topic and concluding sentences connect with each other and the thesis. Explanations and examples may not make sense or support the topic sentences.	Fair Most topic and concluding sentences connect with each other and the thesis. Explanations and examples make sense and support the topic sentences.	Good All topic and concluding sentences clearly connect with each other and the thesis. Explanations and examples are thoughtful and fully support the topic sentences.
Conclusion	Poor Essay ends with a conclusion that is missing either reflection on the purpose of the essay, restatement the thesis statement, or the summary of the main points of the essay. Conclusion may not end with an opinion, suggestion, or prediction.	Fair Essay ends with a conclusion that reflects on the purpose of the essay, restates the thesis statement, and summarizes the main points of the essay. Conclusion ends with an opinion, suggestion, or prediction.	Good Essay ends with a conclusion that clearly reflects on the purpose of the essay, restates the thesis statement, and summarizes the main points of the essay. Conclusion ends with a thoughtful opinion, suggestion, or prediction.
Mechanics	Poor Essay contains more than six errors with punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.	Fair Essay contains between six and four errors with punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.	Good Essay contains three or fewer errors with punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
Verbs	Poor Essay contains more than six errors with verb tense.	Fair Essay contains between six and four errors with verb tense.	Good Essay contains three or fewer errors with verb tense.
Word Form/Choice/Articles	Poor Essay contains more than six errors with word form, word choice, or articles.	Fair Essay contains between six and four errors with word form, word choice, or articles.	Good Essay contains three or fewer errors with word form, word choice, or articles.
Sentence Structure	Poor Essay contains more than six errors with run-on sentences, sentence fragments, or compound/complex sentences.	Fair Essay contains between six and four errors with run-on sentences, sentence fragments, or compound/complex sentences.	Good Essay contains three or fewer errors with run-on sentences, sentence fragments, or compound/complex sentences.
Meaning	Poor Essay contains more than six errors which interfere with the meaning of the essay.	Fair Essay contains between six and four errors which interfere with the meaning of the essay.	Good Essay contains three or fewer errors which interfere with the meaning of the essay.

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