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Old Man and the Sea Essay 
The Importance of Being Earnest essay
Rubric Code: KX66B8X
By kelseyvoeller
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Introduction
5 pts

Poor

Introduction lacks rich vocabulary and barely introduces the book or the essay topic.
Average

Introduction uses somewhat rich vocabulary and introduces the book or the essay topic.
Excellent

Introduction uses rich vocabulary and introduces the book as well as the essay topic.
Supporting details
15 pts

Poor

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

Each detail supports the main idea but there are no follow up sentences. Less than 2 direct quotes.
Excellent

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 2-3.
Prompt answer
10 pts

Poor

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.
Average

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.
Excellent

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

Poor

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

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

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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