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Prose Essay[s]—Exemplary Example[s] from ERWC Period 2
Essay Scoring Rubric:
Common Core Reading (Literature & Informational Text) and Writing Standards 11—12
• CCWS 2a; Introduce a topic or thesis statement; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions. [There needs to be a clearly defensible thesis statement.]
7/7: Writers' present a defensible thesis statement--very nice introduction.
• CCRS 1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text[s] leaves matters uncertain. [Writer[s] provide specific evidence from at least three of the provided sources to support all claims in a line of reasoning; consistently explains how the evidence supports a line of reasoning]
7/7: Evidence is strong with almost no errors.
• CCWS 2b; Developed the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic. [Demonstrates sophistication of thought and/ or a complex understanding of the rhetorical situation.]
7/7: Evidence uses was well-chosen and sufficient.
• CCWS 2f; Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. [Response demonstrated sophistication of thought and overall complex understanding of the prompt.]
7/7: Conclusion was well sorted and followed from what was written.
• CCWS 2c: Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts discussed throughout the essay. [2e. Establish and maintain a formal style, while also using thoughtful reasoning, and correct MLA formatting.]
6.5/7: Just one or two MLA in-text citation errors. Punctuation errors.
Total Points: 34.5 /35
Teachers Comments: Very Nice Work!
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