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Final Exam Writing Rubric 
Independent Reading Response Essay
Rubric Code: N6B588
By ECaleb
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Mark-Up the text

Poor

Scholar did not mark -up the text efficiently.
Fair

There are minimal underlines but no attempt to synthesize information as the reader read.
Good

Scholar made clear markings in the text which include underlining/highlighting and summarizing information.
Excellent

Scholar clearly made markings in the text and wrote in the margins to make predictions, inferences, define words, and monitor his/her comprehension.
RAP:Short Response

Poor

No response or one word answer.
Fair

One sentence response which answers the question but does not provide any proof.
Good

The question is answered and one piece of evidence is used as support.
Excellent

Question is restated, answered, and at least two pieces of evidence are given as support. 2+ sentences.
4-square outline

Poor

Attempt to utilize the four-square
Fair

Clear attempt but missing labels/heading and/or irrelevant information inserted and/or missing key information from boxes.
Good

Notable attempt to utilize the four-square by inserting important information in all boxes with adequate labels/headings.
Excellent

Obvious reading and understanding of the prompt question by the labeling of the boxes and the synthesized information inserted within.
SEXEXI Outline

Poor

Attempt to utilize the outline
Fair

Attempt to outline essay but missing/lacking key of pieces of information.
Good

Satisfactory outline which demonstrates an understanding of the outline and an attempt to properly outline his/her essay by completely filling out each piece of information.
Excellent

Outline clearly displays what the essay will be about, showing proper topic sentences, information, and insight that demonstrate cohesiveness and originality.
Introduction

Poor

There is no introduction or relevant hook and/or thesis statement.
Fair

Thesis statement is not clearly defined and there is no apparent hook.
Good

There is a hook; the thesis statement is clear and there is an obvious attempt that the writer tried to catch all of what his/her essay is about.
Excellent

The hook is engaging and the thesis statement s clear, defined and accurately describes what the essay is going to be about.
Body Paragraph(s)

Poor

There are no apparent topic sentences.Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not seem to relate to the process.
Fair

Not all paragraphs relate to the process being described.
There are details, but they are not very clear or specific.
Good

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the process being described.
Details are clear and specific, and supply adequate understanding.
Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence.
Details are clear and specific, and there are enough to help the reader understand.
Style: sentence flow, tone

Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent.
The word choice is inadequate.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice does not clearly explain the process.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate.
Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used.
Comprehension

Poor

Student did not seem to read the text in full.
Fair

Student seems to have read the text, but had difficulty understand the content and did not show for extra help hours to correct this.
Good

Student seems to have read the text and understood some of the details & or struggled with understanding but came to extra help to correct this.
Excellent

Student understanding of the text is clear and presented fully in their reflection.
Grammar

Poor

Errors in all grammar conventions.
Fair

4 or more errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation. These errors interfere with the overall response.
Good

1-3 errors occur in spelling, grammar, or punctuation, but they do not affect the overall response.
Excellent

No errors occur in spelling, no run ons, or punctuation errors.




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