LEARNING STRATEGIES GLS10 – DEFINITION ESSAY RUBRIC
Categories and
Level 1 (5059%)
Level 2 (6069%)
Level 3 (7079%)
Level 4 (80100%)
• demonstrates
limited
understanding
of definition
essay structure
• demonstrates
some
understanding
of definition
essay structure
• demonstrates
considerable
understanding
of definition
essay structure
• demonstrates
insightful
understanding
of definition
essay structure
• explains and
supports thesis
with limited
effectiveness
• explains and
supports thesis
with moderate
effectiveness
• explains and
supports thesis
with
considerable
effectiveness
• explains and
supports thesis
with a high
degree of
effectiveness
Forming Conclusions
• forms illogical
or
inappropriate
conclusions
• forms flawed
conclusions
• forms logical
conclusions
• forms insightful
conclusions
Reflection
• demonstrates
limited
consideration
of the topic
and essay
purpose
• demonstrates
some
consideration of
the topic and
essay purpose
• demonstrates
significant
consideration of
the topic and
essay purpose
• demonstrates a
high degree of
consideration of
the topic and
essay purpose
Communication
• communicates
with limited
effectiveness;
confusing for
the reader
• communicates
with some
effectiveness;
portions unclear
for the reader
• communicates
with
considerable
effectiveness;
clear for the
reader
• communicates
with a high
degree of
effectiveness;
engaging for the
reader
• uses English
language
conventions
with limited
accuracy and
effectiveness
• uses English
language
conventions with
some accuracy
and
effectiveness
• uses English
language
conventions with
considerable
accuracy and
effectiveness
• uses English
language
conventions
with a high
degree of
accuracy and
effectiveness
Criteria
Knowledge/
Understanding
Form e.g. overall level of
effective argument
development
Thinking/Inquiry
Explaining
Information and Ideas e.g.
order of examples makes
sense with subject matter
(order of importance,
chronological, etc.);
paragraphs flow smoothly
and are coherent (Logical)
and cohesive (fit together
organizationally)
Application
Language Conventions