Logical Division of Ideas Essay Rubric
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Organization Superior 10-8
[30 Points]
Introduction (10 Points) Well-structured
introduction with strong,
sharply focused thesis
statement.
The introduction includes
well-written hook ,and
well-written background
information.
Body Paragraphs (10 Sharply focused topic
Points) sentences and paragraphs
that are directly & clearly
related to the thesis
statement.
Conclusion (10 Points) Well-constructed and
clear conclusion that
strongly reaffirms the
thesis statement.
Content and Ideas Superior 20-17
Development
[20 points]
Interesting and complete
explanation of topic, with
specific, accurate, and
relevant information.
Fully developed body
paragraphs that clearly
and effectively support
the thesis statement with
arguments (main ideas)
and examples.
Language Use [ 20 Superior 20-17
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Proficient 7-6 Satisfactory 5-4
Well-structured Properly structured
introduction with clear introduction with
thesis statement. satisfactory thesis
statement.
The introduction includes
good hook and good The introduction includes
background information. partially weak hook and
partially weak
background information
Topic sentences and Moderately effective
paragraphs are closely topic sentences and
related to the thesis paragraphs logically
statement. related to the thesis
statement.
Sufficiently effective Somewhat effective
conclusion which conclusion which restates
reaffirms the thesis the thesis statement, but
statement and ties does not fully tie together
together main ideas and main ideas and facts.
facts.
Proficient 16-13 Satisfactory 12-9
Content is accurate and Explanation of topic is
relevant, with sufficient satisfactory, with mostly
evidence to adequately sufficient evidence, but
explain topic. mostly general. More
details are needed. Some
Well-developed body factual errors.
paragraphs sufficiently
support the thesis Body paragraphs
statement with examples. satisfactorily support the
thesis statement,but could
be more developed.
Proficient 16-13 Satisfactory 12-9
Limited 3-2 Unsatisfactory 1-0
Poorly structured Introduction is
introduction with unclear incomplete, ineffective,
thesis statement. or missing. No apparent
thesis statement.
The introduction includes The introduction doesn’t
an unclear hook or not include neither a clear
properly written and hook nor a clear
unclear background background. Very
information confusing.
Ineffective topic Topic sentences and
sentences and paragraphs paragraphs are irrelevant
that are not logically or missing.
related to the thesis
statement.
Incompletely developed Absent, incomplete, or
conclusion which fails to unfocused conclusion.
effectively tie together
main ideas and facts.
Limited 8-5 Unsatisfactory 4-0
Partial or incomplete Inadequate explanation of
explanation of topic, with topic with inadequate or
insufficient evidence and missing evidence and
inaccuracies. many factual errors.
Body paragraphs provide
limited and inadequate Body paragraphs do not
support of the thesis support the thesis
statement. statement.
Limited 8-5 Unsatisfactory 4-0
Points]
 Sentences are very  Sufficiently clear and  Mostly clear and  Somewhat clear and  Unclear and difficult
clear and easily understandable, with understandable, with difficult to to understand, with
understood, with few grammatical some grammatical understand, with multiple errors.
few, if any, errors. errors. many errors.  Limited mastery of
grammatical errors.  Some variety of  Effective simple  Ineffective simple sentence rules.
 Variety of sentence sentence types. constructions are constructions.
types. dominant.
Coherence Superior 10-8 Proficient 7-6 Satisfactory 5-4 Limited 3-2 Unsatisfactory 1-0
[10 Points]
Paragraphs flow Transitions are mostly . Transitions are Transitions are Transitions are missing.
smoothly, and transitions effective. satisfactory. ineffective.
between sentences and/or
paragraphs are seamless
and effective.
Mechanics [10 Points] Superior 10-8 Proficient 7-6 Satisfactory 5-4 Limited 3-2 Unsatisfactory 1-0

No or few errors in Occasional errors in Frequent errors in Dominated by errors Fatal mistakes in
spelling, punctuation, spelling, punctuation, spelling, punctuation, in spelling, spelling, punctuation,
capitalization. capitalization. capitalization. punctuation, capitalization.
capitalization.

Vocabulary Superior 10-8 Proficient 7-6 Satisfactory 5-4 Limited 3-2 Unsatisfactory 1-0
(Word
Choice) [10 Points]
Vocabulary/word choice Vocabulary/word choice Vocabulary/word choice Vocabulary/word choice Little knowledge of
is impressive. Majority of is very good. Some words is adequate,but could be is clearly limited, English vocabulary.
the words are used are used appropriately. improved. More affecting written Mostly translation ,
appropriately. adjectives, adverbs, and communication. Some (or) not enough to
descriptive words are words are used evaluate.
needed. inappropriately. Very
weak attempts from the
writer.
Total 100 points
Final grade = 10 Marks
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