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Personal Essay 
Essay Secondary
Breaking Barriers
Rubric Code: R7WB84
By slowery
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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Secondary
  Great

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Followed Prompt

Great

Topic is stated, explained, and clear through multiple examples. Supporting paragraphs contain evidence to support the topic.
Good

Topic is somewhat clear. Supporting evidence is somewhat weak. Supporting paragraphs do not support topic.
Fair

Topic is weak or not clear. Evidence does not connect to the topic. Supporting Paragraphs do not support the topic.
Poor

No topic (barrier). Evidence does not connect to the topic. Supporting paragraphs are off topic or disconnected.
Organization

Great

Essay is clearly organized. Has clear paragraphs that contain topic sentences, supporting details, and no extra information. Essay has three supporting paragraphs with a minimum of 5 paragraphs. Has a clear introduction and conclusion.
Good

Essay is organized. Paragraphing is clear with a topic sentence, supporting details,and no extra inormation. Essay has moderately supported body paragraphs. Has a topic and concluding paragraph.
Fair

Essay has some order, but needs revision. Attempts to use paragraphs and include a topic sentence with supporting details. Some extra information is included. Body paragraphs are not well supported and introduction/conclusion may be weak.
Poor

Essay is disorganized. Paragraphs lack topic sentences and supporting details. The main idea is missing from paragraphs.The topic is not supported by evidence.
Vocabulary and Voice

Great

No spelling errors and many verbs or adjectives are used.
Good

No spelling errors. Many verbs or adjectives are used.
Fair

Minimal spelling errors. Many verbs and adjectives are used.
Poor

Many spelling mistakes and verbs and adjectives are repetitive.
Conventons, Grammar, and Fluency

Great

Writing is logical and fluid. Many sentences begin differently. No grammar or punctuation errors.
Good

Writing is logical and fluid. Many sentences begin differently. Few grammar or punctuation errors.
Fair

Writing is logical but not always fluid. Many sentences begin differently. Many grammar and punctuation errors.
Poor

Writing is not logical or fluid. Sentences begin similar. Many grammar and punctuation errors.
Figurative/Descriptive Language

Great

Great use of figurative language. Adjectives and descriptive language is used
Good

Good use of figurative language. Adjectives and descriptive language is minimal.
Fair

Minimal use of Figurative/Descriptive Language.
Poor

No use of Figurative/Descriptive Language.
Handwriting/Neatness

Great

Above expectations
Good

Good handwriting
Fair

Fair handwriting
Poor

Poor handwriting. Impacts grade.



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