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The Giver Essay 
The Outsiders Essay
Rubric Code: W23B4BA
By rach3ld3an
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

5 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Format

Poor

Students paper is not in the correct MLA format.
Fair

Students paper is in Times New Roman, Size 12, double spaced font. Some paragraphs are indented, there is no header present.
Excellent

Students paper is in Times New Roman, Size 12, double spaced font. Each paragraph is indented with one tab. Student has a header in their essay.
Title

Poor

Student did not present a title.
Fair

Student presented a neutral title.
Excellent

Student presented a creative and unique title.
Introduction

Poor

This paragraph does not follow the requirements.
Fair

This paragraph somewhat has a hook, a few TAG sentences and a neutral thesis. This paragraph struggles with flow and somewhat follows the requirements.
Excellent

The introduction paragraph has a hook, TAG sentences, and a thesis. This paragraph has good flow, is easy to read, and follows the prompt requirements.
Thesis

Poor

There is no coherent thesis.
Fair

The thesis somewhat follows the thesis formula. The thesis is spread out throughout the introduction paragraph.
Excellent

The thesis follows the formula: Topic + Argument + 3 Reasons. The thesis is in 1-2 sentences come one after the other.
Body Paragraph 1

Poor

BP 1 does not meet the rubric requirements.
Fair

BP 1 has a summary but does not have good flow. The theme of the novel is stated but does not have quotes to support the theme.
Excellent

BP 1 offers a well thought-out summary of the story. The theme of the novel is presented and is supported with quotes from the novel.
Body Paragraph 2

Poor

BP 2 does not meet the rubric requirements.
Fair

BP 2 does somewhat states the students opinion on giving up their ability to choose. This paragraph includes 1-2 quotes to support their opinion.
Excellent

Body paragraph 2 states the students opinion on giving up their ability to choose to live in a utopia. This paragraph includes 2-3 quotes to support their opinion.
Body Paragraph 3

Poor

BP 3 does not meet rubric requirements.
Fair

Students somewhat use anecdotes to relate to Jonas.
Excellent

Body paragraph 3 has students using personal anecdotes to relate to Jonas. This paragraph displays students comparing their lives to Jonas.
Conclusion

Poor

There is no viable conclusion in this essay.
Fair

The conclusion paragraph has a topic sentence, somewhat of a restated thesis, barely any summary of the main points and a closing sentence. This paragraph has new quotes in it.
Excellent

The conclusion paragraph has a topic sentence, a restated thesis, a summary of the main points and a clincher sentence. This paragraph has no new quotes in it.
Quotations

Poor

Quotations are not present in the essay.
Fair

Some of the quotes in the essay are introduced. Some quotations have grammar and format mistakes. Some of the quotes are not cited correctly.
Excellent

Each quotation in the essay is introduced. Each quotation has proper punctuation and spelling. Each quote is correctly cited ( (Pg 4). )
Grammar

Poor

There are 10 or more grammar and spelling mistakes in this essay.
Fair

There are 5 or more grammar and spelling mistakes in this essay.
Excellent

There are no grammar and spelling mistakes in this essay.




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