Personal Response Essay Rubric Name___________________________

Category Points Available Points Earned

Title of Book
Listed
Correct Capitalization
Underlined
3

Authors Name
Listed
2

Writers Feelings
Present
Supported by rest of
paper
5

Introduction
Includes a brief summary
Does NOT tell the ending
5

Clear Thesis
Arguable
Underlined
10

Key Points
Directly correlate with
thesis
Are supported by the rest
of the paragraph
At least 5 key points
25

Textual Evidence
Present
Page numbers are cited
10

Strong Conclusion
Summarizes response
Restates thesis
10

Transition Words/Sentences
Present
5

Smiley Face Tricks
At least 2
Highlighted
10

TOTAL 85