6th Grade Essay Rubric for The Great Gatsby Character Discussion

Grading System

Total Points: 30

Grading Scale

• 🔹 Excellent (27 - 30 points): Deep understanding of characters.

• 🟢 Strong (23 - 26 points): Good understanding with minor gaps.

• 🟡 Satisfactory (19 - 22 points): Basic understanding, lacks depth.

• 🟠 Needs Improvement (15 - 18 points): Limited understanding with gaps.

• 🔴 Unsatisfactory (0 - 14 points): Fails to demonstrate understanding.

Notes

• Clarity: Essential for student-teacher understanding.

• Alignment: Ensure consistency with values.

• Growth: Emphasize paths for improvement.

Rubric

1. Thesis Statement (5 Points)

• 5: Clear, focused thesis.

• 4: Adequately addresses characters.

• 3: Somewhat clear but lacks focus.

• 2: Vague or unclear.

• 1: No coherent thesis.

2. Evidence & Support (5 Points)

• 5: Specific, relevant examples.

• 4: Relevant but lacks depth.

• 3: Limited examples.

• 2: Weak or irrelevant examples.

• 1: No examples provided.

3. Argumentative Structure (5 Points)

• 5: Exceptional organization.

• 4: Good with minor cohesion issues.

• 3: Basic organization.

• 2: Limited organization; unclear.

• 1: Disorganized, no conclusion.

4. Counterarguments (5 Points)

• 5: Skillfully addresses views.

• 4: Acknowledges but lacks depth.

• 3: Limited attempts.

• 2: Minimally acknowledges views.

• 1: No acknowledgment.

5. Language & Conventions (5 Points)

• 5: Command of language.

• 4: Good with minor errors.

• 3: Noticeable errors impact understanding.

• 2: Frequent errors impede understanding.

• 1: Numerous severe errors.

6. Formatting & Presentation (5 Points)

• 5: Professional presentation.

• 4: Mostly adheres; minor issues.

• 3: Noticeable missteps.

• 2: Limited adherence.

• 1: Fails to adhere.