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Essay Rubric 
Rubric Code: J22C8X9
By pgsquared
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Analysis

Poor

Does not respond appropriately to prompt
Thesis is weak and argument is unclear
Does not demonstrate understanding of the topic
Thesis is vague
Fair

Does not completely respond to the essay prompt nor demonstrates a complete understanding of the topic
Argument is weak and
Good

Responded correctly to essay prompt
Demonstrates clear understanding of the subject matter
Clearly stated thesis,but needs some refinement
Excellent

Excellent mastery of topic
Clearly-stated, compelling, focused thesis
Evidence

Poor

Evidence is insufficient to support the argument
Little connection between evidence and argument
Fair

There is limited evidence to support the essay's argument
Evidence is only somewhat relevant
Connections between the argument and the evidence is unclear
Good

Evidence adequately supports the argument
Evidence is relevant but needs strengthening and further development
Excellent

Argument is strong and thoroughly supported by evidence
Evidence is completely connected to the argument
Structure

Poor

Little coherence
Ideas of the paper wander and are confusing to the reader
Paragraphs lack structure and have no distinct topic
Fair

Essay jumps from one idea to another
There is limited connection of ideas between paragraphs
Good

Generally well-constructed flow of ideas
Organized ordering of paragraphs
Transition evident between paragraphs
Excellent

Logic flow of ideas; coherent
Paragraphs guide the reader through the progression of ideas
Strong transition between paragraphs
Conventions

Poor

Multiple errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation
Incorrect citations
Fair

Several errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation which are distract from reader's comprehension
Minor errors when citing sources
Good

Very few errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation
Sources cited correctly
Excellent

Free from errors in spelling, grammar and punctuations
Sources are correctly cited




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