Essay Rubric

Student:
Pre-writing

________/15

Completed pre-writing

Rough Draft

________/15

Completed hand-written rough draft turned in

With final product

Peer-Editing

________/15

Copies of edited essay with peer-editing checklists

obvious changes made to the piece in or to
improve the piece

Length

________/10

Meets the requirement length-5 Paragraph essay

Grammar

________/10

Correct spelling and grammar

Do not use any of the Outlaws or No Fly Zone

Conventions/Format

________/10

Follows the assigned format of 12 pt, Times New Roman

Dbl. spaced, standard margins. Follows the conventions
And format of assigned style of essay

Introduction

________/10

Strong introduction; introduces reader to the topic,

Introduces reader to the premises of each body paragraph

Uses one of the techniques mentioned: onomatopoeia, 5 senses, make

it personal, ask a question, use a quote, anecdote

Clarity

________/25

The piece is clear and concise with strong writing

Purpose

________/25

The reason for the piece is clear and the writing is strong
The writer stays on topic and relates to the theme of
survival/adaptation

Conclusion

________/10

Actively wraps up the entire piece; brings the piece

to an end, reminds reader of thesis, and makes a concluding
statement, leaves the reader with a strong sense of the piece

Total Points:
Comments:

___________/145