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Vocabulary Essay

Write a 5 paragraph essay which tells the reader about your Christmas vacation. You can write about one particular event or several events. You must use at least 10 vocabulary words from unit 5.

Rubric Code: YBCA6W

By tolson329

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

5 paragraph essay
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Exemplary 4 pts
Organization	Poor There is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion.	Fair The introduction states the main topic. A conclusion is included.	Good The introduction states the main topic and provides an overview of the paper. There are five distinct paragraphs. A conclusion is included. The conclusion and introduction are adequate.	Exemplary The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. There are five distinct paragraphs. The conclusion is strong.
Vocabulary	Poor 3 or fewer words from the unit are used correctly in the essay.	Fair 4 words from the unit are used correctly in the essay.	Good 5-6 words from the unit are used correctly in the essay.	Exemplary 7 or more words from the unit are used correctly in the essay.
Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling	Poor Sentences sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive, or are difficult to understand. The author makes numerous errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding	Fair Most sentences are well constructed. The author makes several errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding.	Good Most sentences are well constructed. The author makes a few errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling, but they do not interfere with understanding.	Exemplary All sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes no errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.
Visual presentation	Poor The essay is quite difficult to read. Handwriting does not reflect student's best effort. Paragraphs are not formatted correctly.	Fair The essay is somewhat legible,although the handwriting and/or visual organization could be improved. Paragraph formation needs improvement.	Good The essay is legible, but could be neater. Overall, the essay is easy to read. Paragraphs are formatted correctly.	Exemplary The essay is visually neat and easy to read. Paragraph formation is excellent.