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The Importance of Being Earnest essay 
Looking for Alaska Expository Essay
Rubric Code: HX5C6AA
By kelseyvoeller
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Thesis
5 pts

1

Thesis is not present or is unclear.
2

Thesis is present but does not restate the topic.
3

Thesis is present and clearly written.
4

Thesis uses rich vocabulary in stating the topic.
Supporting details
15 pts

1

The details do not support the main idea. Direct quotes are missing.
2

Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do not. Not every body paragraph has a direct quote.
3

Each detail supports the main idea but there are no follow up sentences. Less than 3 direct quotes.
4

Each detail uses rich vocabulary to support, or tell more about the topic. Follow up sentences stay on topic providing examples and support. There is one direct quote in each body paragraph for a total of 3.
Prompt answer
10 pts

1

Lacked organization in answering the prompt chosen. Lacked demonstration of a clear understanding of theme, characters, plot line, and was unable to do analysis of these things. Missing vital elements to the understanding of the play itself.
2

The student attempted to answer the prompt chosen. Lacked demonstration a clear understanding of theme, characters, plot line, and was unable to do analysis of these things.
3

The student somewhat answered the prompt chosen. Demonstrated a somewhat clear understanding of theme, characters, plot line, and was able to do surface analysis of these things.
4

The student clearly answered the prompt chosen in its entirety. Demonstrated a clear understanding of theme, characters, plot line, and was able to do analysis of these things.
Grammar and Mechanics
10 pts

1

The paragraph contains 6 or more errors in usage, spelling and mechanics most of which are distracting to the reader.
2

The paragraph contains 3 to 5 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.
3

The paragraph contains 1 or 2 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.
4

The paragraph contains no more than two errors. There is nothing in the spelling, usage or mechanics that is distracting to the reader.




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