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Personal Response Essay 
Personal Response Essay
NIGHT vs Classroom
Rubric Code: V9BC37
By mfulgieri
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Introduction

1

Introduction does not introduce topic.First sentence does not begin with a topic sentence that includes the general subject of the reading.
2

Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious. First sentence begins with a topic sentence that does not the general subject of the reading.
3

Introduction introduces topic but is does not entice the reader to read on. First sentence begins with a topic sentence that attempts to hint at the general subject of the reading.
4

Introduction is concise and catches the reader's attention. First sentence accurate introduces the general subject of the reading.
Body

1

No supporting points or details are provided.
2

Paragraphs explain student's reaction and shares any personal knowledge or experience student has that relates to the topic. Paragraphs begin with a topic sentence that introduces the student's reaction. Details are inadequate or are not strong enough to support the topic.
3

Paragraphs explain student's reaction(s) and shares any personal knowledge or experience that s/he has that relates to the topic. Paragraphs begin with a topic sentence that introduces the student's reaction. Details are included, but may not fully support points.
4

Paragraphs explain student's reaction(s) and shares personal knowledge or experience that s/he has that relates to the topic. Paragraphs begin with a topic sentence that introduces the student's reaction. Details are included and fully support points.
Conclusion

1

No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
2

Conclusion may be attempted, but does not provide a sense of closure
3

Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy and provides a partial sense of closure.
4

Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points. The reader is satisfied with the conclusion which provides a sense of closure.
Mechanics

1

Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
2

There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
3

Minimal errors are found. They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
4

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal and not distracting. (0-2).
Fluency/Transitions

1

No flow to writing. Difficult for reader to follow. No transitions used.
2

Sentences are short, fragmented or run-ons. Flow of essay is hard to follow. Few to no transitions are used.
3

Vocabulary or writing style needs further development in sentence variety, word choice, and fluency. Some basic transitions used.
4

Writing has voice and is easily read aloud.
Appropriate transitions are used to move from one supporting detail to the next.
Word choice and syntax offer surprise, clarity and "just right" wording.
Format

1

Few formatting requirements are met: Paper is formatted appropriately: 1” margins, Times New Roman 12-point font, and double-spacing.
2

Some formatting requirements are met: Paper is formatted appropriately: 1” margins, Times New Roman 12-point font, and double-spacing.
3

Most formatting requirements are met. Paper is formatted appropriately: 1” margins, Times New Roman 12-point font, and double-spacing.
4

Paper is formatted appropriately: 1” margins, Times New Roman 12-point font, and double-spacing.




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