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Whirligig Essay 
Rubric Code: H244B7
By ehartel
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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A well thought out five paragraph essay that answers the following prompt: "Please describe Brent's journey of self-discovery and his appreciation for the world around him."
  4: Exceptional

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3: Good

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2: Fair

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1: Poor

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Introduction (Organization)

Hook
Story background
Thesis

10 pts.
4: Exceptional

There is a clear hook that relates to the content of the paper. The body paragraph provides background information on the novel. (including title and author), and there is clearly thought out thesis statement that answers the paper's prompt.
3: Good

There is a hook that mostly relates to the content of the paper. The body paragraph provides background information on the novel. (including title and author), and there is a thesis statement that mostly answers the paper's prompt.
2: Fair

The hook is either missing or isn't clearly related the prompt. The body paragraph doesn't provide enough background on the novel, and/or the thesis is vague.
1: Poor

There is no clear introduction of the main topic or clear structure of the paper.
Paragraph 2

How is Brent's punishment also his salvation?

10 pts.
4: Exceptional

There is a clear topic sentence that addresses the question provided for the paragraph. There are relevant, telling, quality details that give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. There are two quotes, including page numbers, and they provide direct support for the topic sentence.
3: Good

There is a topic sentence that mostly addresses the question provided for the paragraph. The supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is not sufficiently supported.
2: Fair

The topic sentence does not address the question provided for the paragraph. There are minimal supporting details and one or more of the key issues or portions of the storyline are not supported.
1: Poor

The supporting details and information are typically unclear or not directly related to the topic. It is missing quotes for support, or the quotes do not directly relate to the main idea of the paragraph.
Paragraph 3

At what point does Brent start to become his own person?

10 pts.
4: Exceptional

There is a clear topic sentence that addresses the question provided for the paragraph. There are relevant, telling, quality details that give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. There are two quotes, including page numbers, and they provide direct support for the topic sentence.
3: Good

There is a topic sentence that mostly addresses the question provided for the paragraph. The supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is not sufficiently supported.
2: Fair

The topic sentence does not address the question provided for the paragraph. There are minimal supporting details and one or more of the key issues or portions of the storyline are not supported.
1: Poor

The supporting details and information are typically unclear or not directly related to the topic. It is missing quotes for support, or the quotes do not directly relate to the main idea of the paragraph.
Paragraph 4

What does Brent learn about himself from other people on his journey?

10 pts.
4: Exceptional

There is a clear topic sentence that addresses the question provided for the paragraph. There are relevant, telling, quality details that give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. There are two quotes, including page numbers, and they provide direct support for the topic sentence.
3: Good

There is a topic sentence that mostly addresses the question provided for the paragraph. The supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is not sufficiently supported.
2: Fair

The topic sentence does not address the question provided for the paragraph. There are minimal supporting details and one or more of the key issues or portions of the storyline are not supported.
1: Poor

The supporting details and information are typically unclear or not directly related to the topic. It is missing quotes for support, or the quotes do not directly relate to the main idea of the paragraph.
Conclusion

Restatement of thesis
Review topics addressed in body paragraphs
Insight

10 pts.
4: Exceptional

The conclusion is very strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at." The final sentence is a solid insight that leaves the reader with a new perspective on the main idea of the paper.
3: Good

The conclusion is relatively strong and ties up almost all the loose ends. There is an attempt at insight into Brent or the main idea of the paper.
2: Fair

The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends. There is no insight at the end of the paper.
1: Poor

There is no clear conclusion. The writer simply repeats the main ideas of the body paragraphs.
Grammar/Mechanics/Transitions

5 pts.
4: Exceptional

Writer makes no errors in grammar, mechanics, or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Uses a variety of thoughtful transitions that clearly show how ideas are connected.
3: Good

Writer makes minor errors in grammar, mechanics, or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected but there is little variety.
2: Fair

Writer makes a number of errors in grammar, mechanics, or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Some transitions work well but connections between other ideas are fuzzy.
1: Poor

Writer makes multiple errors in grammar, mechanics,
Followed Directions

5 pts.
4: Exceptional

Completed planning sheet
Marked up rough draft
Typed
12 pt. font in New Times Roman
Double spaced
Heading in upper right hand corner
3: Good
2: Fair
1: Poor




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