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Grade 8 Essay 
Grade 8 Essay
Rubric Code: N222C39
By RMacCarthy
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Below the Acceptable Standard

1 pts

Meets the Acceptable Standard

2 pts

Approaches Standard of Excellence

3 pts

Meets Standard of Excellence

4 pts

Content

Below the Acceptable Standard

The ideas are over generalized and the development of the topic is ineffective. Information presented is imprecise/lacking and/or irrelevant.
Meets the Acceptable Standard

The ideas are appropriate and development of the topic is adequate. Relevant information is presented and this information is supported by enough detail to fulfill the purpose of the assignment.
Approaches Standard of Excellence

The ideas are thoughtful and development of the topic is generally effective. Significant information is presented and this information is substantiated by specific details that fulfill the purpose of the assignment.
Meets Standard of Excellence

The ideas are perceptive and development of the topic is clear and effective. Pertinent information is presented and this information is enhanced by precise details that effectively fulfill the purpose of the assignment.
Organization

Below the Acceptable Standard

The introduction is obscure or ineffective and no real focus is established. Events/details are haphazard and incoherent. Closure is abrupt and/or unrelated to the focus.
Meets the Acceptable Standard

The introduction is functional and establishes a focus that is generally sustained. Events/details are developed in a discernible order although coherence may falter occasionally. Closure is related to the focus and is mechanical and/or artificial.
Approaches Standard of Excellence

The introduction is purposeful and clearly establishes a focus that is capably sustained. Events/details are developed in paragraphs in a sensible order and coherence is generally maintained. Closure is appropriate and related to the focus.
Meets Standard of Excellence

The introduction is engaging and skillfully establishes a focus that is consistently sustained. Events/details are developed in paragraphs in a judicious order and coherence is maintained. Closure is effective and related to the focus.
Conventions/Vocab/Sent. Structure

Below the Acceptable Standard

The quality of writing is weakened by the frequently incorrect use of conventions. Errors blur clarity and interrupt the flow. Words and expressions generally convey only vague meanings. Sentence type and length are rarely varied.
Meets the Acceptable Standard

The quality of writing is sustained through generally correct use of conventions. Errors occasionally reduce clarity and sometimes interrupt the flow. Words and expressions are generally used appropriately. Sentence type and length are sometimes varied.
Approaches Standard of Excellence

Any errors that are present rarely reduce clarity and seldom interrupt the flow. Words and expressions are often used accurately. Specific words or expressions show some evidence of careful selection. Sentence type and length are consistently effective and varied.
Meets Standard of Excellence

The quality of the writing is enhanced because it is essentially error free. Precise words and expressions are used to create vivid images and/or enrich details. Sentence type and length are consistently effective and varied.




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