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classification classification A well written classfication essay includes clear categories that pertain to the main item being classfied. The most important element of a classification essay is its principle of organization (the way the writer analyzes and presents the information in the essay. Rubric Code: WXAB5A4 By tallulahsmom Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: (General) Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Classification Essay
	Skillful 4 pts	Sufficient and Making Progress 3 pts	Developing 2 pts	Beginning 1 pts
Introduction/Thesis	Skillful Well developed introduction and thesis statement. They clearly state what is being classified and the basis for the classification.	Sufficient and Making Progress Introduction contains a thesis statement.	Developing Thesis is hard to find and it is difficult to find the basis of what is being classified.	Beginning The introduction does not contain a thesis statement or the thesis statement is unclear.
Classification	Skillful The details are in a clear order and there is an adequate amount of information to support the basis for classification.	Sufficient and Making Progress The details somewhat support the basis of classification, but there are too few details to give adequate support to the thesis .	Developing The details are not clear enough to support each category of classification.	Beginning details are either too few or are missing information to support the classification.
Transitions	Skillful Transitions are present and effectively direct readers from one example to the next.	Sufficient and Making Progress Transitions are present but some may not be appropriately used.	Developing Transitions are present but they may be confusing.	Beginning Transitions are not present.
Grammar, Spelling, Capitalization a	Skillful May contain some errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, or capitalization, but they do not interfere with understanding.	Sufficient and Making Progress a few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning.	Developing a few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling and capitalization that sometimes interfere with understanding.	Beginning Misspellings, missing words and incorrect word order; errors in grammar and conventions make understanding very difficult
Word Choice	Skillful Exhibits many specific word choices and adjectives.	Sufficient and Making Progress Displays some specific word choices and adjectives.	Developing Consists of mainly simple word choices and few adjectives.	Beginning Contains inaccurate and simple word choices in much of the essay. Few adjectives.