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Definition Essay - What is a Hero? 
Definition Essay - What is a Hero?
Rubric Code: Z82658
By living4him316
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Definition Essay
  Exemplary

5 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Emerging

1 pts

Ideas

Exemplary

The concept of heroism is uniquely and clearly defined.

Three strategies of definition are skillfully employed (definition by function, example, and negation).

A variety of relevant details from text, personal experience, and/or historical or current society richly enhance the writer's definition. All commentary convincingly develops the thesis.
Proficient

The concept of heroism is adequately defined.

Two strategies of definition are employed.

Relevant details from text, personal experience, and/or historical or current society are used to support the writer's definition.

Most commentary develops the thesis.
Emerging

There is an attempt made to define the concept of heroism.

One strategy of definition is employed.

Relevant details from text, personal experience, and/or historical or current society may be present, but they lack or may not be concrete enough to give a full understanding of the concept.

Commentary does not develop the thesis or may be missing.
Organization

Exemplary

The writer skillfully structures the essay with an engaging introduction containing an insightful thesis, well-developed body paragraphs and a powerful conclusion.
Proficient

The writer structures the essay with an introduction containing a clear thesis, developed body paragraphs and a thoughtful conclusion.
Emerging

The organization of the essay is confusing and the essay may be missing one or more of the following: an introduction with a thesis, developed body paragraphs or an adequate conclusion.
Use of Language

Exemplary

Writing is smooth, skillful and coherent throughout the essay.

Diction is sophisticated and appropriate for an academic essay.
Proficient

Writing is smooth and coherent throughout most of the essay.

Diction is appropriate for an academic essay.
Emerging

Writing is incoherent throughout the essay. Diction is repetitive, vague, or inappropriate for an academic essay.
Conventions

Exemplary

Writing is virtually error-free. The writer uses proper punctuation and capitalization to smoothly embed quotations into text.

Sentence structure is varied, and sentences are complete except when fragments are used purposefully.
Proficient

Writing is generally error-free. The writer uses proper punctuation and capitalization to embed quotations into text.

There is little variation in sentence structure, and most sentences are complete.
Emerging

Writing contains errors that distract from meaning. At times, the writer attempts proper punctuation and capitalization to incorporate quotations into text.

There is little, if any, variation in sentence structure, and gross errors in sentence structure may occur.
Evidence of Writing Process

Exemplary

There is extensive evidence that the essay reflects the various stages of the writing process.
Proficient

There is some evidence that the essay reflects the various stages of the writing process.
Emerging

There is little or no evidence that the essays has undergone stages of the writing process.
Smiley-Face Tricks

Exemplary

Writer skillfully employs 2+ Smiley-Face tricks exemplifying a mature command of the language.
Proficient

Writer attempts to add 1-2 Smiley-Face tricks. They need to work on showing a mature command of the language.
Emerging

Writer shows little or no evidence of attempting to add Smiley-Face tricks to his/her writing.




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