iRubric: English 12 Essay rubric

Thesis unclear, does not name the topic. Introduction is too short; does not grab the reader's attention. No TAG included

Thesis statement outlines some of the main points but introduction could be more developed. TAG

Thesis statement is clear and outlines the topic. Includes reference to the quote and TAG

Thesis statement is clear/provocative and outlines the topic. Includes the TAG. Introduction is fully developed and grabs the reader's attention

Conclusion unclear or omitted

Conclusion restates the topic but has little impact.

Conclusion is recognizable. Position is restated. Some impact

Conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position Effective restatement of the thesis/topic. Topic is put in a broader context.

Many distracting errors.

Errors are present but may not be distracting.

Few errors. These errors could have been corrected with more careful proofreading.

Paper is relatively free of errors in conventions.