TANQUE VERDE HIGH SCHOOL Student Success, J. Schaffer Essay Rubric (JAN) YOUR NAME: __________________________________________________ PERIOD: _______________ DATE: ______________________ DUE DATE: ________________________________________________ Instructions: Utilize the following rubric to help determine and judge how your Jane Schaffer Paragraph will be graded. Topic Sentence Concrete Details 4 3 2 1 Interesting topic sentence that introduces the topic of the paragraph Adequate topic Attempt at topic No topic sentence sentence that sentence, may be unclear introduces the topic of the paragraph Paragraph includes two concrete details that strongly support the topic sentence Paragraph includes two concrete details that support the topic sentence, but evidence is less persuasive Concrete details are Only one concrete detail; missing or irrelevant to OR concrete details do topic not entirely support or relate to topic sentence Commentary There are two sentences of insightful analysis/commentary provided for each concrete detail; commentary does not merely restate evidence, but explains how it supports the topic sentence. There are two sentences of insightful commentary provided for each concrete detail; this commentary may be more explanatory than analytical. Concluding Sentence Concluding sentence Concluding sentence Attempt at concluding summarizes the missing or does not sentence; may be unclear paragraph, but feels or introduce new ideas relate to topic sentence less satisfying or insightful than a (4) Concluding sentence summarizes the paragraph in a way that emphasizes the importance of the point being made Commentary missing or Only one commentary incoherent sentence; OR commentary sentences attempt to explain and analyze concrete details, but are not successful TANQUE VERDE HIGH SCHOOL Student Success, J. Schaffer Essay Organizer (JAN) YOUR NAME: __________________________________________________ PERIOD: _______________ DATE: ______________________ DUE DATE: ________________________________________________ Instructions: Use the organizer below to write your paragraph. Remember, a good paragraph is 6-­‐10 sentences, contains a well-­‐
supported and cited quote and supports your thesis. Please use pen (blue or black ink) when writing your final paragraph on the back of this worksheet. THESIS STATEMENT CLAIM: Topic Sentence Relates to your thesis statement & states point of paragraph. 1 sentence Background Offers background info concerning your topic. 1-­‐3 sentences Concrete Detail: Quote, Evidence, Fact Introduces & includes quote & correct citation 1-­‐2 sentences Commentary/Support Rephrases quote: What’s happening in this quote? 1 sentence Commentary/Explanation Analyzes the quote Explains relevance of quote to topic: Why is this quote important? 1-­‐3 sentences Concrete Detail: Quote, Evidence, Fact Introduces & includes quote & correct citation 1-­‐2 sentences Commentary/Support Rephrases quote: What’s happening in this quote? 1 sentence Commentary/Explanation Analyzes the quote Explains relevance of quote to topic: Why is this quote important? 1-­‐3 sentences Conclusion Sentence / Transition Restate, but don’t repeat, your topic sentence. Connect back to your thesis-­‐remind reader why you are writing. 2 sentences FINAL PARAGRAPH CHECK: •
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Does this paragraph effectively support your thesis/claim? Are the quotes/evidence/support relevant to your thesis/claim? Are the quotes well integrated? Are the quotes cited correctly? Does the writing contain formal language? (Remove personal pronouns and contractions)