The Crucible Essay Rubric

7/30/2019 The Crucible Essay Rubric

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Rubric forThe CrucibleEssay

Content and Development ______/40

Organization ______/30

Language ______/30

Separate Grammar ______/50

Content and Development

40 = 100

Fully develops and goes well beyond the basic aspects of the question. The paper is at

least 4 full pages. Uses multiple quotations from both the text and outside sources.

Uses at least two outside research materials. Each point is fully developed with no

questions unanswered for the reader.

38 = 95

Fully develops and goes beyond the basic aspects of the question. The paper is at least3 1/2 full pages. Uses multiple quotations from both the text and outside sources. Uses

at least one outside research material.

36 = 90

Fully develops and examines the question from multiple perspectives, but does not veer

away from the basic question. Uses multiple quotations from both the text and outside

sources. The paper is at least 3 1/4 pages long and uses at least one outside research

material.

35 = 88

The essays fully develops all parts of the question. The essay does not necessarily

bring many new ideas or variations of the topic. The paper does fully answer the essayquestion. The paper is at least 3 1/4 pages long and may use at least one outside

research material.

34 = 85

The essay answers the question and develops most of the proof. The author uses

quotes from the text to prove the answer. The author may or may not use an outside

piece of research. The paper is at least 3 pages long.

33 = 82

The essay answers the question and develops some of the answers. The author uses

several quotes from the novel to prove the answer. The author may or may not use an

outside piece of research. The paper is at least 3 pages long.

31 = 78

The essay somewhat answers the essay question. There should be further

development. The author will sometimes use quotes from the text. The author does not

use any outside research materials. The paper is at least 3 pages long.

30 = 75


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development. The author will sometimes use quotes from the novel. The author does

not use any outside research materials. The paper is at least 2 3/4 pages long.

28 = 70


development. The author will sometimes use quotes from the novel. The author doesnot use any outside research materials. The paper is at least 2 1/2 pages long.

27 = 68

The essay answers some parts of the question, but not all. There should be substantial

development. The author uses at least one quote from the novel. The author does not

use any outside research materials. The paper is at least 2 1/4 pages long.

26 = 65

The essay answers some parts of the question, but not all. There should be substantial

development. The author may or may not use quotes from the novel. The author does

not use any outside research materials. The paper is at least 2 pages long.

24 = 60The essay barely addresses the question and there should be substantial development.

The author may or may not use quotes from the novel. The author does not use any

outside research materials. The paper is at least 1 1/2 pages long.

14 = 56

Organization

30 = 100

The paper is perfectly organized with a variety of clear transitions between paragraphs

and between sentences. The paper has a clear and original purpose and achieves that

goal during the course of the essay. The author uses a large variety of transition words

throughout the argument. The author has an original hook in the introduction, topic

sentence and concluding sentence in each paragraph.

29 = 97

The paper is almost perfectly organized with a variety of clear transitions between

paragraphs and between sentences. The paper has a clear purpose and achieves that

goal during the course of the essay. The author uses a large variety of transition words

throughout the argument. The author has an original hook in the introduction, topic

sentence and concluding sentence in each paragraph.

28 = 93

The paper is very well organized with a variety of clear transitions between paragraphs

and between sentences. The paper has a clear purpose and achieves that goal duringthe course of the essay. The author uses a large variety of transition words throughout

the argument. The author has an original hook in the introduction, topic sentence and

concluding sentence in each paragraph.

27 = 90

The paper is well organized with a variety of clear transitions between paragraphs and

between sentences. The paper has a clear purpose and achieves that goal during the


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course of the essay (with a few potential missteps along the way). The author uses a

variety of transition words throughout the argument. The author has a thoughtful hook in

the introduction, topic sentence and concluding sentence in each paragraph.

26 = 87

The paper is organized and clear throughout with transitions used both between

paragraphs and between sentences. The author uses a variety of transition sentencesand words to better clarify meaning throughout the paper. The author writes a hook,

topic sentence and concluding sentence in each paragraph.

25 = 83

The paper is organized and clear throughout most of the essay with transitions used

both between paragraphs and between sentences. The author uses some transition

sentences and words to better clarify meaning throughout the paper. The author writes

a hook, topic sentence and concluding sentence in most paragraphs.

23 = 77

The paper is mostly clear and organized throughout the essay. There are some points

of confusion in the essay. The author uses some transition sentences and words tobetter clarify meaning throughout the paper. The author writes a hook, topic sentence

and concluding sentence in some paragraphs.

22 = 73

The paper is somewhat and organized throughout the essay. There are some points of

confusion in the essay. The author uses some transition sentences and words to better

clarify meaning throughout the paper. The author writes a hook, topic sentence and

concluding sentence in some paragraphs.

21 = 70

The paper is somewhat clear and organized throughout the essay. There are some

points of confusion in the essay. The author uses some transition sentences and words

to better clarify meaning throughout the paper. The author does not usually write topic

and concluding sentences in order to better organize the argument.

20 = 67

The paper is not often clear and organized. There are many points of confusion in the

essay. The author uses some transition sentences and words to better clarify meaning

throughout the paper. The author does not usually write topic and concluding sentences

in order to better organize the argument.

19 = 63

The paper is not clear and organized. There are many points of confusion in the essay.

The author does not use transition words or sentences. The author does not usually

write topic and concluding sentences in order to better organize the argument.17 = 56

The paper is very difficult to understand because there is an overall lack of structure.

Language and Voice

30 = 100


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The author always uses advanced vocabulary and stylistic devices. There are a

consistent variety of sentences throughout. The author uses a variety of words and

types of sentences. The author utilizes active voice and keeps the argument in the

present tense. The author has a strong and unique personal voice. There is never

repetitious language throughout the essay. The author accurately uses in-text citation

throughout the essay.28 = 93

The author uses advanced vocabulary and stylistic devices. There are a consistent

variety of sentences throughout. The author uses a variety of words and types of

sentences. The author has a strong personal voice. The author utilizes active voice

and keeps the argument in the present tense. There is seldom repetitious language

throughout the essay. The author accurately uses in-text citation throughout the essay.

27 = 90

The author often uses advanced vocabulary and stylistic devices. There are a


types of sentences. The author utilizes active voice and usually keeps the argument inthe present tense. The author is developing a strong and distinct personal voice. There

may be some repetitious language throughout the essay. The author uses in-text

citation throughout the essay, but there may be some mistakes in citations.

26 = 87

The author often tries to use advanced vocabulary and stylistic devices. There are a


types of sentences. The author utilizes active voice and usually keeps the argument in

the present tense. The author is developing a personal voice. There may be some

repetitious language throughout the essay. The author uses in-text citation throughout

the essay, but there may be some mistakes in citations.

25 = 83

The author uses some advanced vocabulary and stylistic devices. There are a

consistent variety of sentences throughout. The author tries to use a variety of words

and types of sentences. The author utilizes active voice and usually keeps the

argument in the present tense. The author has a developing voice. The author may slip

into passive voice. There may be some repetitious language throughout the essay. The

author uses in-text citation throughout the essay, but there may be some mistakes in

citations.

24 = 80

The author uses grade-level vocabulary and some stylistic devices. There is some

variety in sentence structure. The author tries to use a variety of words and types ofsentences. The author utilizes active voice (but sometimes slips into passive voice) and

usually keeps the argument in the present tense. The author has a developing voice.

There may be some repetitious language throughout the essay. The author uses in-text

citation throughout the essay, but there may be some mistakes in citations.

23= 77


5/6

The author uses grade-level vocabulary and some stylistic devices. There is some

variety in sentence structure. The author lacks a variety of words and types of

sentences. The author lacks a strong and original voice. The author may use passive

voice and keeps the argument in the past tense. There may be some repetitious

language throughout the essay. The author uses in-text citation throughout the essay,

but there may be some mistakes in citations.22 = 73

The author uses some grade-level vocabulary and some stylistic devices. There is

some variety in sentence structure. The author lacks a variety of words and types of

sentences. The author may use passive voice and keeps the argument in the past

tense. The author lacks a strong and original voice. There may be some repetitious

language throughout the essay. The author may or may not use in-text citation

throughout the essay.

21 = 70

The author uses simplistic vocabulary and does not use many stylistic devices. There is

not often any variety in sentence structure. The author lacks a variety of words andtypes of sentences. The author uses passive voice and keeps the argument in the past

tense. The author lacks a strong and original voice. There may be some repetitious

language throughout the essay. The author does not use in-text citation throughout the

essay.

20 = 67

The author uses simplistic and confusing vocabulary and does not use many stylistic

devices. There is not often any variety in sentence structure. The author lacks a variety

of words and types of sentences. The author lacks a strong and original voice. There

may be some repetitious language throughout the essay. The author does not use in-

text citation throughout the essay.

19 = 63

The author uses below grade-level and confusing vocabulary. The author does not use

any advanced stylistic devices. There is not often any variety in sentence structure.

The author lacks a variety of words and types of sentences. The author lacks a strong

and original voice. There may be some repetitious language throughout the essay. The

author does not use in-text citation throughout the essay.

Grammar/Spelling/Usage/Citation

50 = 100

There are two or less grammatical/spelling/usage/citation mistakes.

48 = 96There are four or less grammatical/spelling/usage/citation mistakes.

46 = 92

There are six or less grammatical/spelling/usage/citation mistakes.

44 = 88

There are eight or less grammatical/spelling/usage/citation mistakes.

42= 84


6/6

There are nine or less grammatical/spelling/usage/citation mistakes.

40 = 80

There are twelve or less grammatical/spelling/usage/citation mistakes.

39 = 78

There are fourteen or less grammatical/spelling/usage/citation mistakes.

38 = 76There are sixteen or less grammatical/spelling/usage/citation mistakes.

36 = 72

There are eighteen or less grammatical/spelling/usage/citation mistakes.

34 = 68

There are 25 or less grammatical/spelling/usage/citation mistakes.

32 = 64


30 = 60


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