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Beloved Critical Essay Outline Rubric

Essay Outline Rubric

The rubric peer editing a partner's Beloved essay.

Rubric Code: QX55CX3

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Argumentative Writing Outline
	Exemplary 8 pts	Sufficient 6 pts	Insufficient 4 pts	In Need of Work 2 pts
Format	Exemplary The essay employs the correct format, and proper use of quotation citations, and correct indentations are evident. Bibliography is included.	Sufficient The essay shows the correct format, though proper use of citations and indentations may be misplaced or inconsistent. Bibliography is included.	Insufficient The essay resembles the correct format, but proper citations and indentations are not used. No bibliography is included.	In Need of Work The essay has serious errors and does not use the correct format. No bibliography is included.
Title	Exemplary Title is original, short but memorable, creative, and is pertinent to the material.	Sufficient Title is original, short, and pertinent to material.	Insufficient Title shows little originality or creativity; does not pertain to topic.	In Need of Work Title needs serious work as it has no relation to topic.
Thesis	Exemplary Thesis is clear and proposes an arguable point which people could reasonably agree or disagree; it takes a stand. Thesis employs emphatic language (should, ought, must) and a strong verb. Thesis includes three, strong, relevant supporting points written in parallel structure.	Sufficient Thesis is clear and proposes an arguable point, but it does not take a clear stand. Thesis is missing emphatic language and/or a strong verb. Thesis includes three somewhat relevant supporting points written in parallel structure.	Insufficient Thesis is somewhat clear but does not fully propose an arguable point. Thesis is missing emphatic language and/or a strong verb. Thesis includes three supporting points, but they lack strength and/or parallel structure.	In Need of Work Thesis is not clear and lacks organization of an arguable point and a clear stand for or against. The thesis is absent from the outline. Thesis is missing emphatic language and a strong verb. Thesis does not include three supporting points.
Evidence/Commentary	Exemplary The essay contains three supporting claims with very precise, detailed information/evidence (3) for each supporting point that is essential to the topic, in addition to including commentary (2+ sentences) - specific anecdotes and quotations which are attributed to sources with proper MLA parenthetical documentation.	Sufficient The essay contains sufficient (3) information/evidence for each of the three supporting claims and includes attributions to sources with proper MLA parenthetical documentation and 2+ sentences commentary for each supporting point, though one or two errors may appear.	Insufficient The essay includes weak information/evidence related to the topic, but may not include three supporting claims each with 2+ pieces of commentary, elaborating or expanding upon essential information which is attributed the sources and may not use proper MLA parenthetical documentation.	In Need of Work The essay includes insufficient and/or inappropriate information and commentary and does not include any attribution to sources in MLA format or otherwise.
Mechanics	Exemplary The essay exhibits excellent use of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format. Essay contains verb variation, sentence type variation (simple, compound, complex) and consistent active verb voice throughout. Essay illustrates great use of 11th grade diction.	Sufficient The essay exhibits good use of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format, but has several mistakes. Essay contains verb variation, some sentence type variation (simple, compound, complex) and active verb voice throughout. Essay mainly illustrates use of 11th grade diction.	Insufficient The essay exhibits an undeveloped use of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format. There are many errors. Essay illustrates some sentence variation, but verb voice fluctuates. Essay primarily contains immature diction.	In Need of Work The outline has serious errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format. Essay illustrates little sentence variation. Essay contains mainly passive voice verbs, and immature diction.

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English

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