Rubric to Essay
Name:_______________________________________Date:___________Period:_______ 1
0-1 (0-59%)
Essay Structure
Includes an introduction that does not convey
a clear topic
3-4 (60-79%)
Essay Structure
Includes an introduction with a well written
topic sentence.
5-6 (80-100%)
Essay Structure
Includes an introduction with a well written
topic sentence, and a clear thesis.
There are no body paragraphs and no
separation of concepts
Minimum of 1 body paragraph with minimal
transitions
Minimum of 2 body paragraphs with
transitions connecting concepts smoothly
between paragraphs
No conclusion
Includes a conclusion
Includes a conclusion that restates the thesis
Content
One body paragraph details photosynthesis
with at least1 supporting detail.
One body paragraph details cellular
respiration with at least 1 supporting detail.
Student details at least 1 supporting detail for
each process.
Conclusion indicates the student is struggling
to understand the link between
photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Student uses few key terms throughout the
essay.
Content
One body paragraph details photosynthesis
with at least 2 supporting details.
Content
One body paragraph details photosynthesis
with at least 3 supporting details.
One body paragraph details cellular
respiration with at least 2 supporting details.
One body paragraph details cellular
respiration with at least 3 supporting details.
Conclusion somewhat indicates the student
understands the link between photosynthesis
and cellular respiration.
Conclusion clearly indicates the student
understands the link between photosynthesis
and cellular respiration.
Student shows some understanding of
terminology by using the terms minimally in
the essay.
Student shows mastery of terminology by
using the terms throughout the essay.
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