Curious Incident Essay Rubric
Name: _________________
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Knowledge and Understanding /20
• Context is provided for at least two quotations per argument
• At least two effective quotations selected for each argument
Thinking and Inquiry /20
• Topic sentence is clear, argumentative, names the character,
and links back to the thesis
• Analysis of the quotations supports the topic sentence and
thesis
Communication
/20
• Writing is free from grammar, punctuation and spelling errors
• Writing is in third person (no “I”)
• Vocabulary and sentence structure is grade appropriate
• Quotations are integrated effectively into the arguments
Application
/20
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Introduction
• Essay begins with a hook
• Effectively introduces topic, text, relevant ideas/characters
• Previews each argument
• Common thesis included
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Conclusion
• Restate thesis and arguments
• Final broad concluding statement relates back to topic
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Documentation/Format
• Proper documentation of quotations (MLA Style)
• Use of proper paragraphs and line spacing
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Includes Mind Map/ Rough Work
TOTAL:
Comments:
/80
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