Instructions: Print out rubric and turn it in with your essay (stapled). Remember the topic of your essay is what makes a successful student. Good Luck!

3 2 1Word count 225-250 words 180-224 words Less than 180 wordsGrammar Use various

grammatical structures

Use of simple grammar structure, but used correctly

Incorrect use of simple grammar structures

Vocabulary Uses vivid adjectives, nouns and verbs.

Uses basic adjectives, nouns and verbs.

Uses basic adjectives, nouns and verbs with many errors.

Transitions / cohesion Uses 6-8 transitions correctly. Showing coherence throughout the essay.

May use 6-8 transitions, but they are not all used correctly. Cohesion may be obscure.

Makes little attempt to use transitions.

Answers question The student answers the question thoroughly .

The student’s answer is related to the task, but may not answer the question directly.

The student does not address the question.

Structure The essay is well structured with a clear introduction body and conclusion. This includes a thesis statement sub-topics, concrete details and examples.

The essay is structured, but some parts may be hard to identify.

There is no structure-