iRubric: Antigone Project rubric

The introduction does a wonderful job of setting up the topic of the essay as well as what will be discussed.

The introduction offers some insight as to what will be discussed.

The introduction feels very basic and elementary. It is not appropriate for a high school paper.

Introduction is not a full paragraph or not in the paper.

There are distinct, well thought out body paragraphs that clearly follow the assignment sheet. The assignment prompt is answered satisfactorily and the essay feels complete and whole.

There are distinct body paragraphs that clearly follow the assignment sheet. Most questions from the assignment prompt are answered satisfactorily and the essay feels complete and whole.

There may or may not be distinct body paragraphs that somewhat follow the assignment sheet. Some questions from the assignment prompt are answered and the essay feels somewhat complete.

The essay does not answer the prompt.

This paper is written at or above grade level. It uses language that is appropriate for an academic paper and for a 10th grade student. This essay demonstrates great skill and academic ability.

This paper is written at grade level. It uses language that is mostly appropriate for an academic paper and for a 10th grade student. This essay demonstrates skill and academic ability.

This paper is written below grade level. It uses language that is at times inappropriate for an academic paper and for a 10th grade student. This essay demonstrates a slight lack skill and academic ability.

This paper is written well below grade level. It lacks language appropriate for an academic paper and for a 10th grade student. This essay demonstrates a lack of skill and academic ability.