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Division and Classification Essay

Division and Classification essay scoring rubric.

Rubric Code: SX586CX

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Criteria for Essay
	Excellent (N/A)	Superior (N/A)	Good (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Poor (N/A)	Unacceptable 0 pts
Introduction / Thesis Statement 5	Excellent Very well developed thesis statement. It engages the reader and creates interest. It clearly states what is being classified and the basis for the classification. The introduction is excellent, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper. Hook, transition, thesis model is highly effectively employed.	Superior Thesis statement creates interest and is well developed. It is engaging, but lacks the creativity and detail of the Excellent level thesis. The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is not highly effective. The hook, transition, thesis model is evident	Good Thesis statement creates interest and is fairly well developed, but it is not engaging and lacks creativity and detail. The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting. The hook, transition, thesis model is attempted but not effective.	Fair Thesis statement contains what is being classified, but does not give a clear basis for classification. The thesis is at least attempted but a specific preview or ogranizational pattern may be lacking.	Poor Thesis statement does not state what is being classified nor the basis for classification. There is an introduction but it may be one sentence or it may be unrealted material.	Unacceptable Thesis not clear or present.
Use of Classification/Division 5	Excellent Categories and examples are well connected and clearly support the overall position of the thesis.	Superior Categories and examples are clear, but the connection to the thesis could be more clearly established	Good Categories and examples are established, though they could be better clarified. Links to the thesis occur, but aren't necessarily consistent.	Fair The essay contains categories and examples, but they are still in a developmental state. Links to the thesis are not consistently present.	Poor Categories and examples need to be better defined and linked to the thesis.	Unacceptable No clear examples or categories are established.
Body Paragraph 1 10	Excellent Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there is enough said about each category of classification. The classification is clear and interesting.	Superior Body paragraphs are better developed than in the Good stage, but still need more honing to reach the Excellent level.	Good Contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis. Details are clear and specific, but they are not engaging and interesting. They lack creativity and clarity.	Fair Contain a topic sentence but it is unimaginative or mechanical, or there are details, but they are either not clear or each category is not adequately covered.	Poor No apparent topic sentences in the paragraphs.<BR> Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not support any category or classification. May be significantly shorter or longer than other paragraphs.	Unacceptable Body paragraphs fail to show any significant organization.
Body Paragraph 2 10	Excellent Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.<BR> Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there is enough said about each category of classification. The classification is clear and interesting.	Superior Body paragraphs are better developed than in the Good stage, but still need more honing to reach the Excellent level.	Good Contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis. Details are clear and specific, but they are not engaging and interesting. They lack creativity and clarity.	Fair Contain a topic sentence but it is unimaginative or mechanical, or there are details, but they are either not clear or each category is not adequately covered.	Poor No apparent topic sentences in the paragraphs.<BR> Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not support any category or classification. May be significantly shorter or longer than other paragraphs.	Unacceptable Body paragraphs fail to show any significant organization.
Body Paragraph 3 10	Excellent Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.<BR> Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there is enough said about each category of classification. The classification is clear and interesting.	Superior Body paragraphs are better developed than in the Good stage, but still need more honing to reach the Excellent level.	Good Contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis. Details are clear and specific, but they are not engaging and interesting. They lack creativity and clarity.	Fair Contain a topic sentence but it is unimaginative or mechanical, or there are details, but they are either not clear or each category is not adequately covered.	Poor No apparent topic sentences in the paragraphs.<BR> Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not support any category or classification. May be significantly shorter or longer than other paragraphs.	Unacceptable Body paragraphs fail to show any significant organization.
Conclusion 5	Excellent Introduction and conclusion serve to capture the reader's interest and keeps the reader thinking after the essay is completed.	Superior The introduction and conclusion serve their stated purposes, but could be further developed to help the essay.	Good Introduction and conclusion contain all the required elements, but seem a little "tacked on" to the essay.	Fair Introduction and conclusion seem fairly basic and underdeveloped.	Poor Introduction and conclusion are significantly underdeveloped.	Unacceptable Introduction or conclusion missing or incomplete.
Overall Organization 5	Excellent The details are in a clear, effective order, and they support the author's basis for classification with creativity that is interesting and engaging.	Superior The essay does have a clear flow, but the level of classification has not reached the Excellent level in terms of argument, flow, or interest level.	Good The details are in a clear. specific order and they support the author/s basis for classification, but they are not very interesting or engaging.	Fair The details are in a discernible order, but there are not enough to clearly support each category of classification.	Poor No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.	Unacceptable No clear organization.
Word Choice 10 Verb choice is paramount. Limit linking verbs. Use concrete images and vivid verbs.	Excellent Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind; words seems accurate, natural and not forced. A screenshot capture of reading level is present.	Superior Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind; occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone. A screenshot capture of reading level is present.	Good Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair. A screenshot capture of reading level is present.	Fair Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. A screenshot capture of reading level is present.	Poor Word choice is below grade level or words are used improperly in a consisten manner as student attempts to thesaurize the essay. A screenshot capture of reading level is NOT present.	Unacceptable Word choice is significantly below grade level. A screenshot capture of reading level is NOT present.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and 10	Excellent Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the paragraph.	Superior Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.	Good Writing is mostly clear, though there might be some subtle issues with flow, word choice, or argumentation.	Fair Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.	Poor Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.	Unacceptable Essay's flow or structure is non-existent.
Mechanics 5	Excellent No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.	Superior Any errors are minor, but significant enough not to warrant a rating of Excellent. (Less than 2)	Good A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph. (Less than 5)	Fair A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned. (Less than 7)	Poor Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. (Less than 10)	Unacceptable Essay is unreadable or errors are more than 11.
MLA Format 5	Excellent tnr 12 point font double spaced 1 in margins header on first page, and page number as running header title all spacing equal (no extra spacing)	Superior 1 error	Good 2 errors	Fair 3 errors	Poor 4 errors	Unacceptable 5+ errors
In text Citation and quotations 10	Excellent every quote and paraphrase cited correctly in text. Periods are on the outside of parentheses. Each paragraph has a minimum of 2 citations from different souces. quotes are integrated smoothly and none stand alone as a sentence.	Superior every quote and paraphrase cited correctly in text. Periods are on the outside of parentheses. Each paragraph has a minimum of 2 citations from different souces. quotes are integrated smoothly and none stand alone as a sentence. Some quotes could be more cleverly integrated.	Good every quote and paraphrase cited correctly in text. Periods are on the outside of parentheses. Each paragraph has a minimum of 1 citation. Quotes are all mechanically integrated.	Fair every quote and paraphrase cited correctly in text. Periods may be on the outside of parentheses or are inconsistently placed. Each paragraph has a minimum of 1 citation. Some quotes may just be stand alone sentences.	Poor every quote and paraphrase cited correctly in text, but there may be issues with parenthesis or period placement. Information in the parenthesis may not be appropriately formatted (ie last name and page number) 1 citation may be missing.	Unacceptable 0 points awarded for in text citation that is severely lacking or altogether missing.
Works Cited Page 10	Excellent o errors	Superior 1 error	Good 2 errors	Fair 3 errors -	Poor 4 errors	Unacceptable 0 points for severe errors or missing entirely

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