Name _______________________
Date _________________ Per ____
Rubric for 3 Paragraph Genetic Disorder Essay
Use this rubric to check your essay. Then hand it in, and I will use it to grade your essay.
Since you are required to include 3 paragraphs, each paragraph will be worth 10 points
based on the following:
Paragraph #1 - 10 points
Catches reader’s interest
Introduces genetic disorder
Includes description of the disorder, major causes of the genetic disorder or mutation, and
symptoms of the disorder.
_____/10
Paragraph #2 - 10 points
Includes testing/diagnosis, treatment, and any environmental factors that contribute to the
disorder.
_____/10
Paragraph #3 - 10 points
Includes how a person lives with the disorder, the occurrence in the general population,
and a claim deciding if the genetic mutation or disorder is positive or negative or neutral.
Leaves the reader feeling satisfied that the subject has been satisfactorily explained
_____/10
Overall Mechanics – 10 points
Grammar, punctuation and spelling
Transition words between ideas
Word choice enhances essay
Genetic disorder is easy to understand
_____/10
Miscellaneous – 10 points
Rubric is attached
Cover page is attached
Cover page has visual
2 sources were cited
Follows essay’s requirements
_____/10
Total Points
_____/50
Percentage
_____%
Enrichment – maximum 3 points/paragraph if written well
Add a 3 – 5 sentence introduction that pulls in the reader to want to know more.
_____/3
Add a 3 – 5 sentence conclusion that wraps up your essay and leaves the reader with a
sense of closure.
_____/3
Enriched Score
_____/%