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Romeo and Juliet Mini Research Paper
Rubric Code: SX79327
By vmauro
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeds Requirements

4 pts

Meets Requirements

3 pts

Missing Requirements

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Content and Focus

Exceeds Requirements

*Exceptionally clear, focused, interesting thesis
*A meaningful conclusion explaining the importance of the research
Meets Requirements

*Clear thesis which maintains a consistent focus from beginning to end
*A clear conclusion as to why the research is important
Missing Requirements

*Contains thesis but with inconsistent focus
*Conclusion tends to summarize research
Unsatisfactory

Thesis statement lacks clarity and focus.
*Missing a summarizing conclusion
Organization

Exceeds Requirements

*Strong introduction and conclusion
*Uses clear and skillful transitions
Meets Requirements

*Clear introduction and conclusion
*Uses clear transitions
Missing Requirements

*Introduction and conclusion are present but not clear
*Paper shows attempt of transitions between paragraphs.
Unsatisfactory

*Unable to clearly identify introduction and conclusion
*Paper show little or no attempt of transitions between paragraphs
Style

Exceeds Requirements

*Written in formal language (avoids slang completely)
*Paper written in students' own words
Meets Requirements

*Majority of paper written in formal language
*Majority of paper written in students' own words
Missing Requirements

*Some use of formal language recognized
*Some parts of paper written in students' own words
Unsatisfactory

*Paper frequently uses informal language
*Majority of paper is not written in students' own words
Sources/Format

Exceeds Requirements

Follows MLA guidelines and uses minimum of 3 sources
Meets Requirements

Follows MLA guidelines and uses minimum of 2 sources
Missing Requirements

Follows MLA guidelines and uses minimum of 1 source
Unsatisfactory

Missing citations
Conventions

Exceeds Requirements

Uses input from peer editing and rarely makes errors in spelling and grammar usage
Meets Requirements

Uses input from peer editing and makes few errors in spelling and grammar usage
Missing Requirements

Does not use input from peer editing and makes errors in spelling and grammar usage
Unsatisfactory

No editing of paper evident




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