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Minimalist Essay Rubric 
Narrative Essay Rubric
Evaluates a narrative/personal essay answering the question about who the minimalist was in the story "Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life" and what five objects you would own and why
Rubric Code: V337WX
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Personal Narrative Essay
  Very Weak

7 pts

Weak

9 pts

Developing

11 pts

Good

13 pts

Excellent

15 pts

Introduction&organization

Very Weak

No introduction and does not provide background for the story.No organization evident. Transitions are not present
Weak

Introduction explains the background, but may lack detail and creativity.Organization is somewhat clear. No transitions used.
Developing

Introduction explains the background with some detail and creativity.Organization is clear. Transitions are present.
Good

Introduction creates interest and contains some background information.Logical progression of ideas. Transitions used throughout essay.
Excellent

Well-developed introduction with interesting background info.Logical progression of ideas, clear structure. Transitions smooth and varied.
Main ideas&details&conclusion

Very Weak

Details are either dull or lacking. Tells rather than shows, the story.There is no discernable conclusion.Story just ends.
Weak

There are clear points, but they lack detail. Points/action not very interesting.
Conclusion does not tie story together nor does it provide a lesson learned.
Developing

There are clear points, but they lack detail. Points/action seem interesting.
Somewhat ties story together and attempts to provide a lesson.
Good

Well developed main points . Detail is descriptive and interesting.Conclusion ties story together and provides a lesson learned.
Excellent

Action is well developed with good description and appropriate details.
Ties story together in an interesting way and provides a lesson learned.
Sentences/Mechanics

Very Weak

Writing is confusing. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Distracting errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization
Weak

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. May contain a run-on or fragment. A consistent errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, or capitalization.
Developing

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure.
Punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization are generally correct with few errors.
Excellent

Writing is smooth. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure.
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Following Directions

Very Weak

Report not submitted on time. Report missing cover page or numerous errors on page. Does not correctly address the minimalist question. Paper not properly formatted or correct length
Weak

Submitted report 2 or more days late. Cover page has numerous errors. Does not answer question about minimalist. Paper not formatted correctly or correct length.
Developing

Submitted report on time or 1 day late. Cover page has one error in format. Does not develop answer about the minimalist is vague. Problem with margins, font or pitch. Correct length.
Good

Submitted report on time. Cover Page per directions. Answers question about minimalist but is missing one detail. Correct margins,font and pitch are used.
Correct length
Excellent

Submitted before or on date due. Cover Page per directions. Answers question about the minimalist. Uses correct font, pitch and margins.
Correct length.



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