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Informative Essay 
Students created an essay that informs the reader about modern day privacy issues. The essay may be expository or argumentative.
Rubric Code: QXX32A6
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Informative Essay
  Poor

50 pts

Fair

75 pts

Good

85 pts

Excellent

95 pts

Organization

*introduction paragraph
*conclusion paragraph
*sort ideas into categories which became paragraphs

Poor

Essay has little to no structure. Lacks thesis, topic sentences, and MLA format.
Fair

This essay does not have a clear beginning, middle, and end. It is disorganized and undeveloped.
Good

Essay is well organized and developed. Successfully uses MLA format.
Excellent

Essay is coherently organized, with appropriate citations and use of MLA format.
Content

Essay:
*states a concept
*supports the concept with details
*clearly informs about a concept

Poor

Work is not clearly written, often disjointed and/or rambles.
Fair

Work is some-what well written, may contain facts that do not support the essay topic. Essay may be difficult to understand. The piece does not have enough information to support or prove ideas.
Good

Work is well written, is easy to understand, remains focused on the overall topic. The topic is given adequate coverage, with details to support ideas.
Excellent

Work is clearly written, in a concise manner, is easy to understand and is engaging for the reader. The topic is thoroughly covered and explained.
Language Conventions

Use of:
*paragraphs
*punctuation
*present tense
*spelling
*formal language

Poor

Essay does not use the conventions of language in the correct manner. The errors make the piece difficult to understand.
Fair

Essay uses some conventions of language in the correct manner, throughout the essay. There are some mistakes and they may interfere with understanding the essay.
Good

Essay uses most conventions of language in the correct manner, throughout the essay. There may be a few mistakes that do not interfere with understanding the work.
Excellent

Essay uses all conventions of language in the correct manner, consistently throughout the essay. There are no mistakes.
Timeliness

Essay submitted on due date.

Poor

Essay submitted more than 1 day late.
Fair

Essay submitted 1 day late.
Good

Essay submitted after class met or student absent on due date.
Excellent

Essay submitted on due date.



Keywords:
  • narrative, essay, process


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