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Rubric Code: L2WA76B
By adrianette
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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Introduction

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Introduction omits the thesis statement and does not use a hook.
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Introduction omits thesis statement but uses a hook. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph
2

Introduction generally indicates the thesis, but is incomplete. Hook is used. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph.
3

Clear re-states the prompt in a thesis and accurately creates a hook and other sentences.
Organization

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Essay is disorganized with no or few transitions.
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Some sections are organized, but information is just listed.
Transitions are used but they are confusing or not in a logical order. 4 or 3 paragraphs. Over 4 paragraphs.
2

Organization generally follows the thesis. An attempt to use transitions is evident. 4 paragraphs.
3

Organization is clear and logical. Follows key idea stated in thesis statement. Logical transitions are used. 4 paragraphs.
Body paragraphs

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Essay does not describe for and against positions. Essay is not cohesive due to lack of linkers.Details and examples are missing. Arguments are not balanced.
1

Essay discusses only one position. Few linking expressions are used for coehsion. General statements unsupported, some details and examples are inappropriate. Arguments are somewhat balanced.
2

Essay discusses few (1-2) ideas for each position. Some linking expressions are used for cohesion.Details and examples support most of the statements.
Arguments are mostly balanced.
3

Essay discusses more than two ideas for each position. Several linking expressions are used for cohesion (one from each category in the word bsnk). Appropriate details and examples support every statement. Arguments are balanced.
Conclusion

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Essay ends abruptly or conclusion lacks restatement of thesis. No opinion.
1

Conclusion repeats the same thesis statement from the introduction. No opinion.
2

Conclusion restates but does not expand on the key idea. Gives opinion.
3

Conclusion clearly restates and expands on the key idea from the thesis. Gives opinion.Leaves reader with a good impression.
Mechanics

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Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are confusing. 10 or more errors.
1

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 7 - 10 errors.
2

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 4 - 7 errors.
3

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 0 - 3 error.




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