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OAA Essay Question Rubric

Students were to write an essay answer to Sec. 1's essential question utilizing a 5-paragraph essay format based on information/support on a graphic organizer.

Rubric Code: UXX4B6W

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Essay Answer
	Missing 0 pts	Poor 2 pts	Good 4 pts	Excellent 6 pts
Graphic Organizer	Missing There is no graphic organizer.	Poor Graphic Organizer is partially completed and/or contains some inaccurate information.	Good Graphic Organizer is complete.	Excellent Graphic Organizer is complete and neat and organized.
Introduction/Topic Sentence	Missing There is no topic sentence evident	Poor There is a potential topic sentence, but it lacks clarity.	Good The topic sentence is present and clear. It includes a partial restatement of the question.	Excellent Right On! The topic sentence is clear and restates the question. It is obvious what you are explaining.
Supporting Paragraphs	Missing There is a lack of support for your topic sentence and no transitions are used.	Poor There is a minimal amount of support for the topic, but not enough to make a strong answer. Transitions are not used.	Good All details support the topic; however, some transitions are not included or are inappropriate.	Excellent All details to support the topic are listed. Transition words and phrases are clear and appropriate. Well Done!
Concluding Paragraph	Missing There is no conclusion. The reader is left hanging and the writer has completely dropped the ball on this question!	Poor There is a vague attempt at writing a concluding sentence, but it is not clear.	Good There is a concluding sentences, buit it is not clear and the writer needs to provide more of a wrap-up for the reader.	Excellent Great job! The concluding sentence is clear and accurate. It refers to the topic sentence and ties the details together for the reader.
Mechanics and Conventions	Missing Very poor . Many mistakes in spelling and mechanics.	Poor Spelling errors and errors in mechanics makes understanding difficult.	Good Mechanics and conventions are fair. Only one or two errors in these areas are present.	Excellent Perfect! No errors in mechanics or conventions. Job Well Done!.
Neatness	Missing Very poor. No effort has been made to neatly present material.	Poor Neatness needs some improvement.	Good Neatness is acceptable.	Excellent Neatness is impressive.