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Rubrics in
Essay Writing
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Point Value |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Topic Sentence
|
Interesting, original topic sentence reflecting
thought and focused insight; focused on one interesting main idea.
|
Clearly stated topic sentence presents
one main idea. |
Acceptable topic sentence one idea. |
Missing, invalid, or inappropriate
topic sentence; main idea is missing. |
|
Supporting Details
|
Interesting, concrete and descriptive
examples and details with explanations that relate to the topic.
|
Examples and details relate to the
topic and some explanation is included. |
Sufficient number of examples and
details that relate to the topic. |
Insufficient, vague, or undeveloped
examples. |
|
Organizations and Transitions
|
Thoughtful, logical progression of
supporting examples; Mature transitions between ideas.
|
Details are arranged in logical
progression; appropriate transitions. |
Acceptable arrangements of examples;
transitions may be weak. |
No discernible pattern of
organization; Unrelated details; no transitions. |
|
Style
|
Appropriate tone, distinctive voice;
pleasing variety in sentence structure; vivid diction; precise word choices. |
Appropriate tone, clear sentences with
varied structure; effective diction. |
Acceptable tone; some variety in
sentence structures; adequate diction and word choices. |
Inconsistent or inappropriate tone;
awkward, unclear, or incomplete sentence; bland diction; poor word choice. |
|
Mechanics
|
Consistent standard English usage,
spelling, and punctuation. No errors. |
Some errors, but none major in usage,
spelling, or punctuation. |
A few errors in usage, spelling, or
punctuation. |
Distracting errors in usage, spelling,
or punctuation. |
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