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Essay Rubric - Lesson 4B |
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Excellent, 2= Satisfactory, 3 = Unsatisfactory |
Total Points |
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Main idea of the
essay: Is it well defined.
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| ___ Title (does it add to the
essay?)
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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 |
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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
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Conclusion
___ Extends the ideas in the paper, or connects back
to the introduction
___ Closes the paper strongly |
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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
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