Sprecher
ENG. 1
“Symbolism Essay”
Point Rubric
A rubric is a table that shows you what tasks you must complete in order to earn the
highest amount of points possible. This particular rubric lists elements of your essay that
are worth as much as FIVE points.
# of points possible
5
4
3
2
1
Introduction:
Attention
Getting Sentence
(1-2)
Sentence is very
interesting,
grammatically
correct, gets the
reader involved,
and has a nice
flow as it leads
the reader into the
essay.
Sentence
establishes a
solid start to the
essay and has a
nice flow. It
lacks a creative
influence on the
reader.
Sentence
introduces the
subject of the
essay. It conveys
a solid start, yet
does not get the
reader interested
or involved in
continuing.
Sentence starts
the paragraph
though it is
somewhat off
topic and
confusing to
the meaning of
the essay.
Introduction:
Thesis Sentence
(1-2)
Sentence follows
all grammar rules
and interestingly
states the main
idea to be
discussed
Sentence
continues the
solid start to the
essay, and states
the main idea.
Sentence is a solid
topic sentence, yet
lacks interest and
has some
grammatical
mistakes.
Sentence
attempts to
state the topic,
yet is
confusing to
the main idea
because of
grammatical
errors.
Introduction:
Supporting
Sentences (2-3)
These sentences
are creative, tone
setting, and
contribute support
to the beginning
sentences.
Sentences set the
tone for the
essay and
support the
beginning ideas.
Sentences are
supportive to the
topic sentence.
Sentences
follow the first
sentences, but
are confusing
to the meaning
and do not set
up a mood for
the essay
Body
Paragraphs: (3)
Transition/Topic
Sentence (1-2)
The sentence(s)
smoothly moves
the reader into the
supporting details.
It is clear,
creative, and
states the symbol
or topic of the
sentence.
Sentences
describe the
symbol in detail,
are interesting,
and flow
smoothly
throughout.
Sentence(s)
transitions the
reader to the next
point. The main
idea of this
paragraph is
clear.
Sentence
transitions to the
next point, but
lacks the
smoothness and
creativeness
needed to be
successful.
Sentence lacks
flow and does
not get the
main point
across to the
reader.
Sentences
describe the
symbol and flow
from point to
point.
Sentences
describe the
symbol but have
minor
grammatical
errors.
Sentences
somewhat set
up a
description,
yet lack some
details and
mechanics.
Body
Paragraphs: (3)
Description of
Symbol (2-3)
Sentence is
there yet does
not involve the
topic of the
essay or
engage the
reader, and has
many
structural
mistakes.
Sentence
attempts to
organize
thoughts, yet
does not
accomplish the
purpose of a
topic sentence.
Many
grammar
errors.
Not enough
supporting
sentences or
relating
information to
set up a tone
for the
introduction of
the essay.
Sentence may
be missing a
transition.
Sentence does
not state the
topic of the
paragraph.
Sentences do
not present
enough detail
to understand
where the
symbol fits
into the story.
# of possible points
5
4
3
2
1
Body
Paragraphs: (3)
What symbol
represents/How
it affects? (2-3)
(Worth 15 points
total)
Sentences fully
explain what the
symbol represents
and how it affects
the characters
within the story
line.
Sentence tells
what the symbol
represents, and
tries to make a
strong
connection to w/
the affects it has.
Sentence makes
the comparison,
but lacks depth
and analysis when
explaining the
symbol and its
effects.
Sentence
minimally
states what the
symbol
represents and
briefly states
the affects.
Conclusion:
Transition/ Main
points/ Final
thoughts (3-4)
Paragraph
successfully and
creatively restates
the main ideas,
summarizes the
main points. And
concludes with an
interesting device
(comment, idea,
example, urge to
action. Etc.).
Paragraph
successfully
restates the main
ideas,
summarizes the
points, and has a
concluding
sentence for the
paragraph.
Paragraph restates
the main ideas,
summarizes the
points, and ends
the essay.
Paragraph
covers some of
the main
points, has
some
confusing
statements,
and attempts to
end the essay.
The sentences
are there, but
lack
conventions
and do not
analyze or
discuss the
affects enough.
Paragraph
lacks many of
the main
points and fails
to sum up the
essay as a
whole.
TOTAL POINTS EARNED: __________
GRADE EQUIVALENT: _____________
COMMENTS: