Help Wanted / Gary Soto Essay Test Grading Rubric Name ______________________ Help Wanted Essay Test Each essay is worth a total of 10 points. • Ideas (up to 4 pts.)_____ • clearly stated main idea that makes sense (what are you proving?) • details that prove your main idea (two quotations) • sub-points stand out (Internet links used) • no sidetracking (stick to your point) • Organization (up to 2.5 pts.)_____ • an attention grabbing opening, • a sequence that's easy to follow • developed paragraphs • words of transition that show me what you're doing (because, on the other hand, furthermore, in fact, and, but, not only but also) • a conclusion that doesn't leave me with unanswered question • Voice (up to .5 pts.) ______ • appropriate to topic, purpose and audience • writer is committed to topic (sounds like he/she cares about it) • writer attempts to connect to audience (as appropriate) • writer reveals the person behind the words (as appropriate) • Word Choice (up to .5 pts.) ______ • words evoke strong images (appeal to senses) • precise, accurate vocabulary • interesting but natural sounding • Sentence Fluency (up to .5 pts) _____ • graceful flow of sentences one into the next • variation of sentence type, length and opening • cadence used to enhance meaning • Conventions (up to 2 pts.)_____ • correct punctuation • correct spelling • correct grammar and usage to the point that it does not interfere with reading the paper. A=90-100 B=80-89 C=70-79 D=60-69 percent TOTAL (out of 10 ) _______ |
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