iRubric: Favorite Movie Essay rubric

Grabs the attention of the audience; introduces a solid thesis; predicts the three points of the to be addressed in the body; flows with needed transitions

misses or doesn't complete one of the following: grabs attention, states the thesis, predicts three main points, transitions are attempted

misses or doesn't complete two of the following: grabs attention, states the thesis, predicts three main points

Comments:

Clearly expresses your idea in an organized, logical manner; supports your thesis with reasonable, valid examples; use of transitions is smooth

Idea is presented with logical organization, thesis is supported with examples that show a focus; transitions are present, but a rusty

Idea does not seem to connect to the others or the thesis; lacks examples that support the framework of the essay; transitions are not used.

Comments:

restates and paraphrases the thesis, reminds audience of the three main points; leaves audience satisfied and with a feeling of completeness. Concusion flows with transtions

misses or doesn't complete one of the following: restates thesis, reminds of three main points and leaves audience with a feeling of completeness. Transitions are attempted

misses or doesn't complete two of the following: restates thesis, reminds of three main points and leaves audience with a feeling of completeness.

Comments:

ORIGINAL summary briefly explains the plot of the story. Summary does not repeat descriptions that are discussed in the three parts of the essay. Summary does not give unnecessary spoilers but presents enought information to aid reader in understanding

Original summary is given. Most important elements of the plot are exposed. Reader has a basic idea of the movie,

summary is given. Not enough or too much of the plot is exposes. Information comes from another source. Too many spoilers.

No summary was given.