essay for short story miss brill's realization

English 1B Essay Rubric

Thesis & Focus

Support

Organization

Grammar, Spelling, & Style

Assignment Requirements & MLA Format

Excellent

A

Thesis asserts a clear, insightful argument. The essay stays focused on supporting the thesis.

Engaging and thoughtful exploration of ideas. Offers clear, logical reasons and convincing, specific evidence.

Well organized with focused paragraphs, clear topic sentences, and logical transitions. Engaging introduction and satisfying conclusion.

Generally free from errors in grammar and spelling. Consistently clear, effective word choice and sentence structure.

Satisfies all assignment requirements (page length, number of sources, etc.). Follows correct MLA format and citation.

Very Good

B

Thesis asserts a clear argument. The essay mostly stays focused on supporting the thesis.

Some depth and complexity of thought. Offers clear reasons and substantial evidence. Logic is mostly solid.

Fairly organized with effective paragraphs, topic sentences, and transitions. Clear introduction and conclusion.

Few errors in grammar and spelling. Generally clear, effective word choice and sentence structure.

Satisfies all assignment requirements. Mostly follows correct MLA format and citation.

Satisfactory

C

Contains an argument, but the thesis may be vague or unclear. The essay sometimes wanders from the thesis.

Treats topics repetitively or superficially. Some ideas require more explanation and/or support. Some examples do not clearly support the argument. Occasionally unclear or faulty logic.

Adequately organized. Some paragraphs lack focus, topic sentences, and/or transitions. Introduction and conclusion may be somewhat ineffective.

Occasional major or frequent minor errors in grammar and spelling. Occasionally unclear or awkward word choice and sentence structure. May include inappropriate use of slang, etc.

Nearly satisfies all requirements. Occasionally incorrect MLA format and citation.

Inadequate

D

Does not present a clear argument. The focus of the essay is unclear. Largely summarizes the text.

Lacks sufficient clear reasons or support. Logical connections are unclear.

Poorly organized. Many paragraphs lack focus, topic sentences, and/or transitions. Lacks effective introduction or conclusion.

Many errors in grammar and spelling that significantly interfere with understanding. Frequently unclear or awkward word choice and sentence structure. Includes slang, etc.

Does not satisfy all requirements. Rarely follows correct MLA format and citation.

Fail

F

Does not present any argument. The essay has no clear focus. Almost entirely summary of the text.

No clear ideas or support. Disjointed or illogical arguments.

Poorly organized. Most paragraphs lack focus, topic sentences, and/or transitions, or no separate paragraphs at all. Lacks any clear introduction or conclusion.

Frequent and serious errors in grammar and spelling that severely interfere with understanding. Frequently unclear or awkward word choice and sentence structure. Includes slang, etc.

Does not satisfy nearly any requirements. Does not follow MLA format and citation at all.