Rubric: Paris Attack—In Class Essay
Due Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 on Turnitin.com
Category
Distinguished (10)
Proficient (9-7)
Arguments
Integration of Quotes
Explanation of Quotes
Organization
Grammar/Mechanics
Total:_____/50
Unsatisfactory (6-5)
Student creates a clear,
strong, debatable
argument in each topic
sentence in each
paragraph. The topic
sentence can be found in
the very first sentence of
the paragraph.
Student creates a
somewhat clear,
debatable argument in
each topic sentence in
each paragraph. The
topic sentence can be
found in the very first
sentence of the
paragraph.
Student’s argument is
either incoherent or not
debatable (it is a simple
fact) and/or argument is
not present in the very
first sentence of the
paragraph.
Student seamlessly
integrates quotes in
natural-sounding
sentences. When read
aloud, the quote is
indistinguishable from
the rest of the sentence.
6 quotes minimum.
Student integrates
quotes using basic
phrases like “According
to the author,” or “In the
article.” 6 quotes
minimum.
Student drops quotes in
without introduction
and/or uses less than
the minimum 6 quotes.
Accurate and articulate
interpretation of quotes.
Student avoids phrases
like “This means…” or
“This proves that…” etc.
Explanation adds new
understanding of the
quote.
Accurate interpretation
of quotes. May use some
phrases like “This
means…” or “This
proves that…” etc.
Explanation of quote
may be redundant.
Inaccurate
interpretation of quote.
Incoherent explanation
does not add to
understanding.
Uses smooth transitions
between paragraphs.
Paragraphs are a
minimum of 5 sentences
(excluding quote).
Uses some transitions
between paragraphs.
Transitions may be
clunky. Paragraphs are a
minimum of 5 sentences
(excluding quote).
No transitions used or
transitions are
ineffective. Paragraphs
are less than 5
sentences (excluding
quote).
Absent of errors in:
capitalization, run-ons,
fragments, comma
splices, FANBOYS,
apostrophes, MLA
formatting, intro
elements, nonessentials.
Commits 1-5 errors in
the following:
capitalization, run-ons,
fragments, comma
splices, FANBOYS,
apostrophes, MLA
formatting, intro
elements, nonessentials.
Commits more than 5
errors in the following:
capitalization, run-ons,
fragments, comma
splices, FANBOYS,
apostrophes, MLA
formatting, intro
elements, nonessentials.