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Essay Peer Review

Peer Reviewer's Name: ______________________________________ * Make the appropriate proofreading comments on the rough draft for full credit. If there are no proofreading comments on the draft, then you will not receive full credit for this review. Go through the rubric and mark each category the points that best describes the essay.

Rubric Code: UXX96BB

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Criterion
	Excellent 3 pts	Good 2.5 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1.5 pts	Score: Either 3, 2.5, 2 or 1.5 (N/A)
Opening Paragraph 3 pts	Excellent The opening paragraph clearly and effectively states the main topics and the focus of the essay. There is also a clear plan of development.	Good The opening paragraph adequately states the topics and the focus of the essay. The plan of development is present.	Fair The opening paragraph does not effectively state the main topics and/or the focus of the essay. The plan of development is confusing or nonexistent.	Needs Improvement The opening paragraph is not clear and/or there is not an apparent thesis. There is no plan of development.	Score:
Focus on Topics 3 pts	Excellent There is seven clear, well-focused topics. The main idea stands out and is fully supported by a sufficient amount of detailed information	Good There is five clear, well-focused topics. The main idea stands out and is adequately supported by some detailed information .	Fair There are three somewhat clear topics. The supporting information is general and/or needs more detailed supporting information.	Needs Improvement There are 2 or less somewhat clear topics. There are very few details. There is a seemingly random collection of information.	Score:
Sequencing 3 pts Needs to be in the order of handout: 1. Name and symbol, 2 and 3 Background info, 4. Properties, 5. Appearance, 6. Sources of element, 7. Uses today and 8. Economic importance.	Excellent Organization is notably logical and coherent. Details are placed in logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. In order of handout.	Good Organization follows a logical and coherent pattern. Details are placed in a logical order and are presented adequately to keep the interest of the reader. 6-5 topics are in the order of the handout.	Fair Organization does not always follow a logical and coherent pattern. Some details are not in logical order or expected order, and this distracts the reader. 4-3 topics are in the order of the handout.	Needs Improvement Organization does not follow a logical and coherent pattern. Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized. 2-0 topics are in order.	Score:
Description of topics 3 pts	Excellent The writer provides strong information on all 7 topics. The paper is at least 2 pages, double spaced, size 12 font, times new roman style font and includes a work cited list with at least 3 valid sources	Good The writer provides adequate information, but there are 4-2 topics that aren't fully described from the handout. Missing 1-2 parts of the template on the paper. ( i.e not size 12 font)	Fair The writer provides somewhat good information, but there are 4-5 topics that aren't fully described from the handout. Missing 3-4 parts of the template on the paper. ( i.e not size 12 font, not two pages and missing 1 valid source)	Needs Improvement The writer did not provide any information of the 7 topics. The paper is not factual. It does not provide any information on the element. Missing more than 5 parts of the template on the paper.	Score:
Closing Paragraph 3 pts	Excellent The closing paragraph is strong because it clearly reminds the reader of the main idea and leaves them with something to think about.	Good The closing paragraph reminds the reader of the main idea, but may not leave him/her with something to think about.	Fair The closing paragraph does not remind the reader of the main idea, or it may announce the ending to the composition. The sentence does not leave the reader with something to think about.	Needs Improvement There is no clear closing paragraph, the paper just ends and the reader is left disappointed or confused.	Score:
Grammar & Spelling 3 pts	Excellent Vocabulary and sentence structure are varied and effective. Errors in spelling, grammar, or word choice are few and insignificant.	Good Vocabulary and sentence structure are mostly varied and effective. Occasional errors in grammar, spelling, or word choice do not interfere with the writer's ability to communicate.	Fair Vocabulary and sentence structure are somewhat varied and effective. Some errors in grammar, spelling, or word choice interfere with the writer's ability to communicate.	Needs Improvement Vocabulary and sentence structure are repetitive and ineffective. A variety of grammar, spelling, or word choice often interferes with the writer's ability to communicate.	Score:

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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