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This I Believe Essay
This I Believe Essay
Personal belief essay
Rubric Code:
T2XW746
By
KarenWynn
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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This I Believe Essay
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Adequate
2 pts
Not adequate
0 pts
Belief
Excellent
The belief statement is well thought out and easy to understand, and it shows depth of thought about personal values.
Good
The belief statement is thought out and easy to understand, and relates to the writer's values.
Adequate
There is a somewhat understandable belief implied or stated in the essay. The belief is not clearly related to writer's values.
Not adequate
It is not clear what the writer believes, or the belief is superficial and does not relate to the writer's values.
Belief Support /Narrative
Excellent
Maintains clear focus on
belief throughout
essay. Belief is
accompanied
by narrative and explanations. It is quite clear how writer reached this belief.
Good
Somewhat
maintains focus on
belief throughout
essay. Belief is accompanied by
explanations or narrative. It is clear how writer reached this belief.
Adequate
Focus on belief is inconsistent. Explanations and narrative are brief and not revealing. It is somewhat clear how writer arrived at this.
Not adequate
Focus on belief is lacking almost entirely. No explanations or narrative. Writer's journey to this belief is unclear.
Essay parts
Excellent
Introduction pulls the reader into the essay; transitions move the essay along, conclusion leaves the reader something to think about.
Title is creative.
Good
Introduction gets reader's attention, some transitions provide flow to the essay, conclusion gives feeling of ending tot he essay. Title is included.
Adequate
Introduction states belief, some transitions in place, a conclusion wraps up the essay.
Title missing or repeats assignment title.
Not adequate
Introduction, transitions, and/or conclusion missing. Title missing.
Style
Excellent
Written with a clear, strong tone,
and with a very creative
approach to the
essay. Variety of sentence structure adds significant interest.
Good
Written in a clear tone and
takes a creative approach
to the essay. Some variety of sentence structure add interest.
Adequate
Writer uses a weak or bland tone without much creativity. Sentence structure shows competence.
Not adequate
The essay has a weak and bland tone in an all-too-brief essay. Sentence structure errors detract from writing.
Mechanics and Grammar
Excellent
Contains no errors in grammar and mechanics.
Good
Contains only a few grade-appropriate errors in grammar and mechanics.
Adequate
Contains a number of errors in grammar and mechanics.
Not adequate
Significant errors in grammar and mechanics interfere with essay's readability.
Subjects:
English
History
Types:
Writing
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