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Cause & Effect Essay 
Cause & Effect Essay
Cause & Effect essay
Rubric Code: X47485
By euge620
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Above Average

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Average

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Below Average

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Interest builder

Above Average

The introduction contains a strong, attention-grabbing opening statement that clearly establishes cause/effect.
Average

Introduction is present, but not attention-grabbing and may not fully explain cause/effect.
Below Average

Opening statement fails to grab reader's attention or establish any cause or effect as essay criteria.
Thesis Statement

Above Average

The thesis statement clearly identifies the cause and/or effect under considreation and outlines the specific main points to be discussed.
Average

The thesis statement presents the topic of the essay, and generally outlines of the points without addressing the specifics
Below Average

The thesis statement is not clear, or one was not included.
Support

Above Average

The writer provided thoroughly sufficient details and examples to support the cause/effect of the topic, which are documented as factual (not merely the writer's opinion).
Average

The writer provided some details and examples to support the cause/effect of the topic, which are documented as factual (not merely the writer's opinion).
Below Average

The writer did not provide enough details and examples to support the cause/effect of the topic. Those that were presented may have not been adequately documented.
Conclusion

Above Average
Average
Below Average
Logical Flow

Above Average

Details are placed in a logical order;presentation effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how the ideas are connected.
Average

Most details are placed in a logical order, and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are unclear.
Below Average

Some details may not be in a logical order or expected order, and this distracts the reader Little organization.
The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant.
Conventions

Above Average

Little to no errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar or capitalization.
Average

Minimal errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.
Below Average

Many distracting errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.
Word Choice

Above Average

The writer demonstrates proper use of vocabulary that adds to the quality of writing and enhances the overall meaning of the topic.
Average

The writer utilizes adequate vocabulary choices, although words are occasionally either misused or out-of-place.
Below Average

Word choice is generally unremarkable, misused or out-of-place.



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