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Literary Essay
Informational Essay
Students will complete a 5 paragraph essay analyzing a character from a literary text. Writing will be graded on capitalization, punctuation, use of main idea and supporting details, spelling of high frequency words, plural and possessive noun use, subject/verb tense and agreement, and relevant information.
Rubric Code:
QX5498W
By
mscheungela
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5, 6-8, 9-12
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Informative Writing
Excellent
4 pts
Average
3 pts
Below Average
2 pts
Needs Improvement
1 pts
Thesis Statement
Excellent
Thesis sentence is located at the end of the introductory paragraph. It identifies the topic of the paper, and it includes the major ideas that will be presented in the body of the paper. (Should include three major ideas and should only be one sentence long)
Average
Thesis sentence is located in the introductory paragraph. It identifies the main topic of the paper, but does not include the major ideas that the paper presents. (Does not include all three major elements in the paper)
Below Average
Thesis sentence is located in the introduction, but it does not include the major topic of the paper, or it does not include the major ideas that will be presented in the paper.
Needs Improvement
No thesis sentence identified in the introduction of the essay.
Body of Paper
Excellent
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of topic-includes specific, original supporting details related to the main idea. Also includes at least 2 pieces of evidence (quotations) from the text as well as 2 explanations to validate their knowledge on the topic. (Two quotation for each topic presented)
Average
Demonstrates basic knowledge of topic- uses general supporting details related to the main idea. Also includes at least 2 quotations and 1 explanation that support the topic of the paper.
Below Average
Demonstrates some knowledge of topic- general supporting details are random with gaps that confuse the reader. Includes only one quotation and one explanation that supports the topic of the paper.
Needs Improvement
Demonstrates limited awareness of the topic- very few or no supporting details used. No quotations from the used to support the topic of the paper, or the quotations used do not support the main topic of the paper.
Organization
Excellent
Follows the five-paragraph structure for an essay with a clear introduction, three main points (one paragraph per point), and conclusion. Follows a logical order that is easy for the reader to follow.
Average
Follows the five-paragraph structure for an essay, but does not follow a logical order.
Below Average
Shows an attempt at following a five-paragraph order but contains gaps or missing a portion that confuses the reader.
Needs Improvement
Exhibits little or no evidence of organizational structure; no evidence of following the five-paragraph format.
Language/Vocabulary
Excellent
Has a mature use of language with a consistent variety of adjectives and sentence patterns.
Average
Has language that is generally adequate with some adjectives and variety in sentences.
Below Average
Has limited vocabulary. Uses basic sentence structure with few or no adjectives; repetition in sentences.
Needs Improvement
Has limited or inappropriate vocabulary that obscures meaning.
Spelling
Excellent
Has no errors in commonly spelled words.
Average
Has 1 or 2 errors in commonly spelled words.
Below Average
Has 3 to 5 errors in commonly spelled words.
Needs Improvement
Has 6 or more errors in commonly spelled words.
Mechanics
Excellent
Follows capitalization and punctuation rules with correct usage of each. Contains no run-on sentences or fragments.
Average
Has 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation rules. Contains 1-3 run-on sentences or fragments.
Below Average
Has 3 to 5 errors in capitalization or punctuation rules. Contains 4-5 run-on sentences or fragments.
Needs Improvement
Has 6 or more errors in capitalization or punctuation rules. Contains 6 or more run-on sentences or fragments.
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