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Earth Day 
Earth Day
Multi-Paragraph Essay Rubric: Research Essay
Rubric Code: GCA753
By MBracho
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Novice

2 pts

Intermediate

3 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Above Proficient

5 pts

Introduction

Novice

Introduction does not introduce topic. There is no thesis sentence or 'hook' sentence.
Intermediate

Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Points are not obvious. The thesis sentence or the 'hook' sentence is missing.
Proficient

Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific. There is a clear thesis sentence and a interesting 'hook' sentence.
Above Proficient

Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general, but interesting way. There is a clear thesis sentence and an interesting 'hook' sentence.
Organization

Novice

Fails to organize ideas.
Intermediate

Shows some evidence of an organizational plan.
Proficient

Uses an identifiable
organizational plan.
Above Proficient

Establishes a clear and logical organization.
Evidence and with facts/details

Novice

No evidence or facts/details are provided.
Intermediate

There may be some evidence and facts/details but details are inadequate.
Proficient

There is adequate evidence, though some may be missing. Facts and details are included.
Above Proficient

Evidence and facts and details are clear, interesting and well written.
Research

Novice

Shows little or no research and shows a lack of understanding of the topic.
Intermediate

Did some research and attempted to create use it in the writing.
Proficient

Good research is evident and used to explain the topic.
Above Proficient

Presents thorough research and combines the research with own ideas to explain topic well.
Poster/Visual Aids

Novice

Information presented is not aided with visuals (a poster).
Intermediate

Visuals are present and show some effort (a poster,posterboard or some other visual).
Proficient

Information pesented is aided with creative visuals (a poster,posterboard or some other visual)
Above Proficient

Information presented is aided with exceptional creative visuals ( posterboard)





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