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Oliver Twist Mini Essay Writing Rubric

Mini Essay Writing Rubric

Your mini essays for Oliver Twist will be graded with this rubric.

Rubric Code: WX3A689

By AMRoom202

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Criterion 100 % -choose one of the themes developed in class as a group -follow essay format having at least an introduction, body of 3 paragraphs and conclusion.
	R- (0-49%) The 0 pts	Poor (50-59%) This essay needs a lot of work and is either a near failing essay or an essay that needs to be entirely redesigned/reorganized and rewritten. (83 possible points or less with 80 being loest BC, 75 being lowest C, 70 bring lowest D) 5 pts	Fair (60-69%) This is an essay that is working for the most part, but still reads more like a draft than a completed essay. 6 pts	Good (70-79%) This is an essay that is working for the most part, but still needs more attention to detail. It is an almost fully completed essay. (Between 84 to 88 possible points-B). 7 pts	Excellent (80-100%) This essay succeeds in reading like a confidently finished product. This essay has been edited, stylized, and completed with an holistic awareness of the assignment, structure, formatting and audience. (Between 89 to 100 possible points, with 89 being the lowest AB). 8 pts
Content & Development 50 % Knowledge & Understanding, Thinking, Communication	R- (0-49%) Shows an insignificant degree of understanding of ideas and concepts/thems and information. Insufficently effective at organizing ideas. insufficient effectiveness at communicating ideas and information to specific audiences. Explains/ analyzes ideas and feelings/ concepts with insufficient effectiveness. Provides textual evidence that supports the thesis with insufficient effectiveness.	Poor (50-59%) - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. - Unclear if writer understands purpose (assignment).	Fair (60-69%) - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. (Topic sentences present but not substantially supported). - Research (if used) is inadequate or does not address course concepts. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose (assignment) and clarity of thought.	Good (70-79%) - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and addresses the assignment. - Ideas are presented in a clear and understandable manner. - Major points are mostly stated clearly and well supported. - Research (if used) is mostly adequate, timely and addresses course concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing are mostly clear.	Excellent (80-100%) - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Research (if used) is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure 20 % Application, Knowledge & Understanding, Thinking	R- (0-49%) Uses language conventions (punctuation, usage, grammar), visual aids, handouts, technology with insufficient accuracy and effectiveness. Uses the writing process with insufficient effectiveness. Insufficient accuracy and consistency of style and format.Explains/ analyzes ideas and feelings/ concepts with insufficient effectiveness. Provides textual evidence that supports the thesis with insufficient effectiveness.	Poor (50-59%) - Organization and lack of structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraphs disjointed and lack an awareness of transition of thoughts. - Topic sentences missing or unclear. - Supporting sentences too lengthy/wordy, or repetitive.	Fair (60-69%) - Structure of the paragraphs are not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. -Sentences need more attention to purpose.	Good (70-79%) - Structure of the writer's paragraphs is almost all clear and easy to follow. - Paragraphs built of good supporting sentences that speak to a clear topic sentence in each paragraph.	Excellent (80-100%) - Structure of the writer's paragraphs is entirely clear and easy to follow.- Paragraphs built of excellent supporting sentences that speak to a clear topic sentence in each paragraph.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 15 % Application, Knowledge & Understanding	R- (0-49%) Shows an insignificant degree of understanding of ideas and concepts/thems and information. Insufficently effective at organizing ideas. insufficient effectiveness at communicating ideas and information to specific audiences.	Poor (50-59%) - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. Language is unclear. Sentences are not varied at all.	Fair (60-69%) - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. Language is somewhat clear and precise. Sentences display are somewhat varied in structure.	Good (70-79%) - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are mostly followed; spelling is correct. - Language is mostly clear and precise; sentences display is mostly strong, varied structure.	Excellent (80-100%) - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are completely followed; spelling is correct. - Language is extremely clear and precise; sentences display is consistently strong, varied structure
Format 10 % Application, Thinking	R- (0-49%) Uses language conventions (punctuation, usage, grammar), visual aids, handouts, technology with insufficient accuracy and effectiveness. Uses the writing process with insufficient effectiveness. Insufficient accuracy and consistency of style and format. Explains/ analyzes ideas and feelings/ concepts with insufficient effectiveness. Provides textual evidence that supports the thesis with insufficient effectiveness.	Poor (50-59%) - Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. -Paper appears to be formatted only to meet page requirements. - Paragraphs and/or paper is inadequate in length. - Writer has not read or does not know format instructions from assignment sheet.	Fair (60-69%) - Paper follows most assignment guidelines. - Paper is over/ under page length.	Good (70-79%) - Paper follows almost all designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.	Excellent (80-100%) - Paper follows all designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Paper Heading 5 % Application	R- (0-49%) Insufficient accuracy and consistency of style and format.	Poor (50-59%) -There is no heading.	Fair (60-69%) -Heading is missing two- three pieces of information	Good (70-79%) -Heading is missing one piece of information (Either Name, class, assignment, due date or date turned in)	Excellent (80-100%) -Uses header format as described in syllabus (Name, class, assignment, due date & date turned in)

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