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Short Essay 
Short Essay
Introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion
Rubric Code: Y87WA2
By colewixo1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Satisfactory

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Exemplary

4 pts

Introduction

Unsatisfactory

The introduction does not introduce the topic, or it may not be a logical funnel.
Satisfactory

Introduction introduces the topic, but it either does not give accurate and complete information, or it lacks detail and creativity.
Good

Introduction creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic being described, it is not very engaging
Exemplary

Very well developed introduction. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic to be described.
Thesis Statement

Unsatisfactory

Does not contain two clear body paragraph topics, or is weak, or may not be a complete sentence.
Satisfactory

Contains the topic, but may not have two clear topics for body paragraphs, or may be weak.
Good

Introduces the topic and body paragraphs but may be weak.
Exemplary

Thesis statement is strong and clearly states topics of two body paragraphs
Topic Sentences

Unsatisfactory

The topic sentence does not introduce the topic, or it may not be a complete sentence.
Satisfactory

Topic sentence introduces the topic, but it either does not give accurate and complete information, or it lacks detail and creativity.
Good

Topic sentence is satisfactory, but may be weak.
Exemplary

Topic sentence is strong and clear.
Details/Examples

Unsatisfactory

Details/examples are either wrong or lacking. No vivid/sense language is used. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraph.
Satisfactory

There are details/examples, but they are either unclear or not presented from general to specific. Vivid/sense language is not used effectively, or the details do not create a dominant impression in the paragraph.
Good

Details/examples are clear and presented from general to specific, but they are not well developed. Vivid/sense language is not used as effectively as it could be used to create imagery for the reader.
Exemplary

Details/examples in the paragraph are clear and well developed, and there are enough details to create vivid images in the reader's mind with the use of vivid/ sense language that creates a dominant impression.
Organization/Structure

Unsatisfactory

No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
No sense language and no imagery.
Satisfactory

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
Good

Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Exemplary

Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the paragraph and provides a vivid description of the topic with appropriate and effective transitions.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

word choice.
Unsatisfactory

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
The word choice is inadequate.
Satisfactory

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While sense language is used, it is not very effective in creating imagery
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of sense language to create imagery.
Exemplary

Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Sense language is used to "show, not tell" the reader what is being described.
Conclusion

Unsatisfactory

The conclusion does not sumamrize or restate thesis, or may be incomplete.
Satisfactory

Sumamrizes or restates the thesis, but may be incomplete.
Good

Sumamrizes or restates the thesis but may be weak.
Exemplary

Conclusion is strong and restates thesis or sumamrizes clearly, and offers a concluding thought.
Mechanics

Unsatisfactory

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Satisfactory

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Exemplary

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.



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