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Of Mice and Men - Timed Writing 
Mid-Year Essay, 2009
This essay will be completed during one 40 minute period
Rubric Code: XX5772A
By hruskagirl
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Mid-Year Essay
  Attempted

15 pts

Acceptable

18 pts

Admirable

21 pts

Exceptional

25 pts

Score

(N/A)

Idea/Thesis Development

Attempted

o No clear position taken or thesis given
o Undeveloped reasons
Acceptable

o Position/thesis not clearly stated
o Development is brief
o Unrelated/unsupported general statements, reasons and details
Admirable

o Clear position or thesis taken and defined
o Some reasons and some details presented but not fully developed
Exceptional

o Takes a strong, well-defined position or thesis<BR>
o Uses at least three appropriate reasons with many supporting details for each reason.
Score
Supportive Details from book

Attempted

o Confusing or no examples or details.
o Details or examples do not tie into the main idea.
Acceptable

o Limited details or examples. or repetition of same details or examples.
o Details and examples tie into the main idea, but are not clearly explained.
Admirable

o Not enough, details or examples.
o Details or examples are used to support main idea.
Exceptional

o Specific strong details or examples.
o All details and examples clearly support the main idea of the paper.
Score
Organization

Attempted

o No evidence of any paragraph structure
o Missing an introduction or conclusion
o Illogical organization of ideas
Acceptable

o Logical organization but ideas are not fully developed
o Introduction and conclusion are short and not properly formatted
Admirable

o Paragraph development present but not perfected
o There are a few places that need transition help
o A solid introduction and conclusion are included
Exceptional

o Writer demonstrates logical, sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs
o Transitions are used to enhance organization<BR>
o Compelling introduction and strong conclusion are evident
Score
Clarity of Writing

Attempted

o The writing is not clear and it is difficult to follow main points.
o Tone is inappropriate to the essay.
Acceptable

o The writing is somewhat confusing and main points can not always be followed.
o The tone is often too informal, or inconsistent and distracts from the essay.
Admirable

o The writing is mostly easy to understand and most main points can be followed.
o Tone enhances the essay but is inconsistent at times.
Exceptional

o The writing is easy to understand and has strong main points.
o Tone is consistent and enhances the essay.
Score
Mechanic and Language Usage

Attempted

o Sentences are confusing.
o Multiple errors in punctuation and capitalization
Acceptable

o Weak sentence structure
o Some errors in punc-
tuation & capitalization
o Errors in grammar
o Repetitive/vague vocabulary
Admirable

o Few errors present
o Few errors in punctuation and capitalization
o Strong grammar
o Strong vocabulary
Exceptional

o Error free essay
o Accurate punctuation and capitalization
o Nearly perfect grammar
o Rich vocabulary
Score




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