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Definition Essay Rubric

(Mr. Raber reserves the right to altar this rubric as he deems necessary)

Name _________________________________________________ Per. ____

Mr. Raber’s English 12 Honors

Rough Draft Due 1/26/09

1. Introduction: ______ / 30

- The writer employs an adequate and appropriate attention getter. 10pts.

- The writer provides adequate background support and establishes 10pts.

the essay’s relationship to the audience.

-Included in this piece of the intro. should be some type of

explanation of why you have selected your term to define.

- The thesis statement is clear, effective, and easily visible. 10pts.

a. states term being defined

b. gives the direction of the essay (can be implied)

2. Body: Defining Strategies: ______ / 20

- At least four defining strategies are used: (5pts. each = 20pts. total)

1. Description

2. Example

3. Division

4. Function

5. Compare/Contrast

6. Cause & Effect

7. Synonym

8. Negation

9. Etymology

3. Conclusion: ______ / 21

- The conclusion displays some type of connection to thesis and purpose. 7pts.

- The conclusion reiterates your definition of your term. 7pts.

- The conclusion takes the term ‘one step further.’ 7pts.

4. Organization: ______ / 15

- The organization of the essay is logical, consistent, and effective 15pts.

5. Transitions:

- The essay displays effective and appropriate use of transitions 10pts. ______ / 10

(See transition sheet given to you by Mr.Raber)

6. Overall Definition: ______ / 50

- The definition is very weak and leaves the reader questioning often. 10pts.

- The definition is weak in places and leaves the reader questioning sometimes 20pts.

- The definition is adequate but not overly detailed 30pts.

- The definition is clear to the reader and leaves the reader quite satisfied 40pts.

- The definition is very thorough, precise, and leaves the reader satisfied 50pts.

7. Purpose:

- The purpose of the definition essay is apparent: 15pts. ______ / 15 a. explains an unfamiliar word

b. expresses familiar subject from a new angle

c. argues in favor of a particular definition

d. persuades readers to look more closely at themselves or their surroundings

8. Grammar, Formatting, and Mini Writing Lessons: ______ / 63

- The essay is free of surface errors, poor wording, etc. ______ /10pts.

- Essay is appropriately formal (not conversational tone/diction) ______ /5pts.

- “you” is not used ______ /5pts.

- “thing” or “stuff” is not used ______ /5pts.

- Contractions aren’t used ( ______ /5pts.

- Proper P.A.A. ______ /5pts.

- Sentence structure is varied (at least 5 compound sentences) (; or , + C.C.) ______ /5pts.

- Proper use of possession ______ /5pts.

- Proper use of “further” and “farther” ______ /5pts.

- Proper use of “affect” and “effect” ______ /5pts.

- Essay has one inch margins ______ /2pts.

- Essay is typed in Times New Roman 12pt. font ______ /2pts.

- Essay is double spaced ______ /2pts.

- Essay is 3-5 pages in length ______ /2pts.

- Other: ______________________________________ ______ /4pts.

TOTAL _______ / 225pts.

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