Chinese Invention Essay Rubric
Chinese Invention Essay Rubric
Chinese Invention Essay Rubric
Content
Style
Sentence Formation
Clear central idea Elaboration and details support central idea Fully elaborated Clear organization (5 paragraph expository essay) Fully elaborated conclusion Vivid, precise vocabulary/information purposefully selected to affect reader Sentence variety beginnings, lengths Strong voice Most sentences correct Correct formation of complex sentences
Central idea slight digression but comes back to central idea Elaboration not as complete may be a bit repetitive Some lapses in organization Conclusion paragraph Spotty use of vivid vocabulary and information Presence of choppier sentences Voice not strong throughout Correct simple and compound sentences May attempt more complex sentences but with punctuation errors Shows some weakness in grammar skills (subject/verb agreement, verb tense, etc.)
Some errors in one feature or few errors in several features
Unclear central idea OR More than one central idea Shift focus not returning to central idea Listy, repetitive No elaboration Random organization Closure absent or simplistic Tells rather than shows with vocabulary and info Not trying to affect reader Short, simple sentences Listy Dim voice Pattern of errors comma splice, run-on, word omissions More sentences with errors than without Pattern of errors (subject/verb agreement, verb tense, etc.)
Pattern of errors usually across all features (spelling, punctuation, capitalization, formatting.)
No or unclear central idea or many central ideas No elaboration or elaboration unrelated may be confusing, Little or no organization Repetitive Functional, basic vocabulary Choppy sentences Sentence problems detract Voice flat because no use of specific vocabulary One long sentence No evidence of knowledge of sentence construction Little knowledge of rules of grammar displayed
Usage
Mechanics
Writing Grade
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4
The essay contains all factual information and thoroughly explores one main topic, (Medieval Chinese Invention) (5pts.) The essay contains FIVE paragraphs: a strong Introduction, Body (3 paragraphs), and full Conclusion, is organized into paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting details, and the evidence in a logical order (5pts.) Essay includes a correctly formatted bibliography with no errors and references THREE or more reputable sources, one being a book (hard copy/physical) (5pts.) Essay includes the significance/ impact of the invention to the Chinese at that time (how did improve their life) and connects the invention to our world today in a relevant and meaningful way. (5pts.)
3
The essay contains all factual information, explores only one main topic, (Medieval Chinese Invention) (4) The essay contains at least FOUR paragraphs: Introduction, a Body (3 paragraphs), and may have a Conclusion. Essay is organized into paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting details. (4) Essay includes a bibliography in correct format (may contains minor errors in formatting) and at least THREE sources cited. (4) Essay includes the significance/ impact of the invention to the Chinese at that time (how did improve their life) and connects the invention to our world today. (4)
2
The essay contains factual information, but may stray from the main topic a bit, but returns to it (Medieval Chinese Invention) (3) The essay contains an Introduction, a Body, and a Conclusion, topic sentences and supporting details, but it may not be organized into paragraphs (3) Essay includes a bibliography but it is not formatted correctly OR only the textbook is cited as a references (3) Essay attempts to address the significance/impact of the invention to the Chinese, or to the modern world, but fails to clearly communicate the importance (3)
1
The essay may contain incorrect information, and/or may significantly stray from the main topic (Medieval Chinese Invention) (2) The essay contains does not include the correct format or structure for an expository essay (Introduction, Body, Conclusion, topic sentences and supporting details) Information is not organized (2) Essay does not include a bibliography (2)
Points
The essay does not address the significance/impact of the invention (2)
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Strength
Needs Improvement