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Narrative Essay # 1

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Narrative Essay scoring rubric. HACC - Gettysburg English Composition I

Rubric Code: TX5WB92

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criteria for Essay
	EXPLEMARY 20 pts	GOOD 15 pts	FAIR 10 pts	NEEDS IMPROVEMENT 5 pts	Scores (N/A)
Introduction/Thesis Statement	EXPLEMARY Very well-developed introduction with a clear thesis statement that introduces the topic and makes a central point about it. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic to be described.	GOOD Introduction contains a thesis statement, but it either does not give accurate and complete information about the topic, or it lacks detail and creativity.	FAIR Thesis is misleading, hard to find, or does not present a compelling argument for the description.	NEEDS IMPROVEMENT The introduction does not contain a thesis statement. It does not introduce the central theme of the essay.	Scores .20 X ___ =
Body Paragraphs	EXPLEMARY Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph around one point. Details/examples in the body paragraphs are clear and well developed, and there are enough details to create vivid images in the reader's mind with the use of vivid/ sense language that creates a dominant impression.	GOOD Some body paragraphs don't contain a clear topic sentence or might not have as strong a topic sentence as is needed. There are details/examples in each paragraph, but they might be either unclear or not presented from general to specific. Vivid/sense language is not used effectively, or the details do not create a dominant impression in the paragraph.	FAIR Many of the paragraphs are missing essential details or the details in the overall essay focus on one sense, when other details could be offered to enrich the experience.	NEEDS IMPROVEMENT Body paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence.<BR> Details/examples are either wrong or lacking. No vivid/sense language is used. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraph.	Scores .20 X ___ =
Overall Organization	EXPLEMARY Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order that enhances the essay and provides a vivid description of the topic with appropriate and effective transitions.	GOOD Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.	FAIR The flow of the essay from detail to detail is difficult to understand or implies that important information has been left out.	NEEDS IMPROVEMENT No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.	Scores .20 X ___ =
Style: Flow, tone, word choice	EXPLEMARY Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Sense language is used to "show, not tell" the reader what is being described.	GOOD Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While sense language is used, it is not very effective in creating imagery	FAIR Writing appears rushed or underdeveloped.	NEEDS IMPROVEMENT Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. The word choice is inadequate.	Scores .20 X ___ =
Mechanics	EXPLEMARY No consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.	GOOD A few regular errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.	FAIR The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.	NEEDS IMPROVEMENT Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.	Scores .20 X ___ =

Keywords:

Narrative Paragraph, rubric, writing components

Subjects:

English

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Writing

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