Name_______________________________
AMDG
Filipek, St. Edward School
Date _____ Period_____ #________
Abilene Character Analysis Essay  Grading Check-bric
Procedural: 10 points
Essay was completed on time.
Essay is written in author’s own language and is of sufficient length (4 paragraphs, 1½-2 pages).
Total
5
5
Revision: 23 points
Bone level
14
Essay follows proper
structure (Descriptive)
consistently. Tone of the
essay (Informative) is
obvious and consistent
throughout.
12
10
7
Evidence of structure and tone
are present, with satisfactory
consistency. Paper could use
some minor bone-level
reorganization.
Obvious bone-level problems
still exist in final draft. Essay
“switches” between
structures or tones, or seems
to “meander” without clear
purpose.
Obvious bone-level
problems still exist in
final draft. Essay has no
clear structure or tone,
and/or is very informal.
Muscle level
6
5
Thoughtful attention was paid to muscle-level revision
process.
4
Writing style could be more
varied or descriptive.
Insufficient effort given
to muscle-level revision.
Skin level
3
2
Spelling, capitalization, and other “skin” revisions paid proper
attention. The essay was neatly typed.
1
Numerous spelling and
formatting errors in the
essay.
Very little attention paid
to skin-level revision;
essay is often illegible.
Content: 27 points
27
24
22
19
Essay demonstrates
understanding of
expository/analytical essay
genre, and its purpose.
Thoughtful insights and
observations exist in the essay,
and solid evidence FROM
TEXT is presented to back up
claims. All topics/terms are
used, explained, and supported
with several details.
Strong writing effort.
Much effort was put into the
essay, with above average
results. Information clearly
relates to the main topic.
Most topics are addressed
with several supporting
details. However, the
examples cited, or the
meanings gleaned from the
examples, are faulty or
vague.
Effort was paid to building a
complete essay, but with
weak results. Information
relates to the main topic.
Some topics are addressed
with supporting details.
Essay lacks unity and
cohesion. Some terms are
used, explained, and
supported with evidence.
Essay is overly vague
and broad. Essay does
not follow directions.
Much of the work does
not relate to the main
topic.
Few terms are used,
explained, and
supported with evidence.
Author does not
demonstrate sufficient
understanding of
analytical essay
purpose/format.
Total: ______/60