I finished grading the Value of Work essays for all three
classes.
Scoring an essay is subjective, even when there is a clear
rubric. Each essay has its strengths and weaknesses, which makes it hard
to place the essay specifically on a grade scale. That is why I love
giving feedback using Google Docs. That said, I did not give detailed feedback
for section 1. Sorry. I spent my time helping sections 2 and 3.
If you feel that your essay is scored too low, or if you
would like me to offer give you some feedback, please e-mail me and I will look
at it again.
Here are a few samples that might help you understand how I
scored your essay. You might want to start with the B. In
that essay, the student basically followed the outline and did a decent job
explaining.
A+ Sample: Way above
requirements
A+ Sample: Amazing depth
A Sample: Mostly what I was expecting
A Sample: Basically what an A looks like
B Sample: Solid B
C- Sample: Lowest possible C
A+ Sample: Amazing depth
A Sample: Mostly what I was expecting
A Sample: Basically what an A looks like
B Sample: Solid B
C- Sample: Lowest possible C
An average 8th grade student will not have a perfect paper;
therefore, the score of a C should be easy enough to attain. If the
student followed directions and attempted the essay, the lowest the grade
should be is a 70.
*Note: I did not focus too heavily on the grammar. This was a very complicated essay, and I was looking to see what the students said.
A:
Three body paragraphs explained very well with precise examples
Has student written hook and thesis which grabs and directs
Very few if any distracting grammar errors
B:
Three body paragraphs
All colored sections are discussed and mostly correct
Student has written a hook and thesis which attempts to grab and direct
A few distracting grammar errors, but not too bad.
C:
Three body paragraphs
All sections were attempted
Uses my hook and thesis
Although grammar is not my main focus, try not to have too many errors.
D:
1-2 body paragraphs
Most sections were attempted
Weak discussion of the required sections
Uses my hook and thesis
Although grammar is not my main focus, try not to have too many errors.
59%:
Student hands in something.
Three body paragraphs explained very well with precise examples
Has student written hook and thesis which grabs and directs
Very few if any distracting grammar errors
B:
Three body paragraphs
All colored sections are discussed and mostly correct
Student has written a hook and thesis which attempts to grab and direct
A few distracting grammar errors, but not too bad.
C:
Three body paragraphs
All sections were attempted
Uses my hook and thesis
Although grammar is not my main focus, try not to have too many errors.
D:
1-2 body paragraphs
Most sections were attempted
Weak discussion of the required sections
Uses my hook and thesis
Although grammar is not my main focus, try not to have too many errors.
59%:
Student hands in something.
