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Outline and Essay 
Rubric Code: HX57362
By AHarris13
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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Outline Organization

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The student puts details in the wrong subtopics. The student is missing a planned Topic and/or Concluding Sentence.
Needs Help

The student is able to organize details into subtopics with teacher assistance. The student only uses one or two details from brainstorming in each subtopic. One detail may be in the wrong subtopic. The student's Topic Sentence and/or Concluding Sentence are off topic; or they're copied.
Good

The student is able to organize the details from brainstorming into planned subtopics, but only utilizes two details from brainstorming into each subtopic. The student has a simple topic sentence and concluding sentence, or the T.S. and C.S. are too similar.
Superstar

The student is effectively able to organize the details from brainstorming into planned subtopics. The student uses at least three details per subtopic. A topic sentence and concluding sentence, both well-written and clever, are planned.
Outline Neatness & Wording.

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The Outline is messy.
There are many mistakes with the mechanics of the T.S. and C.S.;
The T.S. and C.S. are fragments; or one is missing.
Needs Help

The outline is somewhat messy and/or hard to follow. The T.S. and/or C.S. are not complete sentences, or there are many mechanical errors with them.
The student may incorporate some unimportant words on the details lines.
Good

The outline is mostly neat.
There may be minimal mistakes with the T.S. and C.S.
The student may incorporate a few unimportant words on the detail lines.
Superstar

The outline is very neat and clear to follow. The student uses effective note-taking techniques for details, using only important words and symbols where appropriate.
The student uses correct caps and punctuation with the T.S. and C.S.
Essay Coherence and Organization

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The student does not evidently use the Outline.
The student does not use linking words and phrases or transitions.
The essay is mostly choppy and/or fragmented.
Needs Help

The student shows some attempt at following the Outline.
The student inconsistently uses linking words and phrases and transitions.
The essay has many choppy sections.
Good

The student's organization is clear and follows the Outline.
The student uses some grade-appropriate linking words and phrases and transitions.
Most of the writing flows logically and coherently, however, there are a few choppy sections.
Superstar

The student's organization is clear and purposeful, and follows the Outline.
The student skillfully links ideas using grade-appropriate words, phrases and transitions.
The student's writing flows logically and coherently.
Topic /Main Idea

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The student's topic is unclear. The student's writing is not consistent with the purpose or the audience.
An introductory Topic Sentence is missing.
Needs Help

The student mostly stays on topic. The student tries to write consistently with the purpose and audience.
The student includes a Topic Sentence for the Introduction.
Good

The student stays focused and on topic throughout. The student uses the Topic Sentence contained in the Outline as an Introduction. The student is consistent with purpose and audience.
The student demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.
Superstar

The student stays focused and on topic throughout. The purpose and audience of the essay is very clear. The student demonstrates an insightful understanding of the topic.
Details

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The student uses minimal evidence from the Outline, or includes evidence that is irrelevant.
It is clear that the student did not follow the Outline.
Needs Help

The student uses relevant evidence. The student does not include all of the evidence from the Outline. The student strayed from some of the Outline.
The student omits a subtopic.
Good

The student generally follows the Outline, including all of the planned details. The student uses at least two details from each subtopic.
Superstar

The student has clearly and efficiently followed the Outline. The student's details, at least three per subtopic, are all from the Outline, and all show evidence of the essay topic and subtopics.




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