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Mini-Essay Rubric 
Mini-Essay Rubrid
Rubric Code: PXXA466
By gracieadcock
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

3 pts

Fair

7 pts

Good

10 pts

Overall Presentation

Prompt addressed, neat, and used adjective words from prompt
Poor

Prompt is not addressed or neatness and adjective words are a concern
Fair

Prompt is addressed, but not fully. Neatness and use of adjective words may be an issue.
Good

Prompt is fully addressed, paper is neat, and adjectives were used.
Introduction

Poor

Introduction is difficult to follow and/or thesis is unclear.
Fair

Introduction makes a good attempt at addressing the hook, bridge, and thesis.
Good

Introduction makes use of an effective hook, bridge, and a thesis. Thesis makes mention of article and author.
Organization-Body

Paper is well-organized and evidence supports main idea.
Poor

Weak paragraph. Little to no evidence provided.
Fair

Paragraph contains some elements of good writing, but is missing either a clear topic sentence or solid evidence.
Good

Paragraph is well-organized and easy to follow. Clear topic sentence and evidence to support topic.
Grammar/Spelling

Indentation, spelling, general punctualtion rules
Poor

Paper needs some good proofreading. Have you indented? spelled words correctly? Capitalized?
Fair

Overall, good job! Some errors interrupt the flow of writing.
Good

Wow! Virtually without errors!
Conclusion

Poor

Conclusion is lacking. A "finished feeling" is not achieved.
Fair

Nice attempt made, but essay does not finish strong.
Good

Conclusion summarizes essay without repeating the introduction.




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