Definition Essay Rubric - Marlington Local School District
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.
Comments:
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