Essay Rubric - Lesson 4B  
Possible Points: 1 = Excellent, 2= Satisfactory, 3 = Unsatisfactory Total Points
 

Main idea of the essay: Is it well defined.

 

 
___ Title (does it add to the essay?)  
Introduction Paragraph
___ Catches interest
___ Focuses the reader on the topic, has a clear sense of purpose
___ Expands or develops the topic, leads into the body of the essay
 

Body PP’s
___ Clear focus and purpose in each paragraph
___ Clear sense of organization
___ Clearly flows from idea to idea in paragraphs
___ Ideas show thought and insight
___ Ideas show logic, extension, and development
___ Uses specific details to develop the topic
___ Uses reflection or analysis effectively

 

 
Conclusion
___ Extends the ideas in the paper, or connects back to the introduction
___ Closes the paper strongly
 

Writing and Style
___ Uses complete sentences
___ Uses a variety of sentence structures for style and sophistication
___ Uses correct mechanics (spelling, punctuation, etc.)
___ Uses carefully chosen and sophisticated vocabulary
___ Avoids "There is/There are" and "you"
___ Shows a strong sense of writing style