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5 | CATEGORY | 5 - Excellent | 4 - Above Average | 3 - Average | 2 - Below Average | Score |
6 | Thesis statement X4 | The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the 3 main points to be discussed. | The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines some of the main points. | The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic. | The thesis statement does not name the topic AND does not preview what will be discussed. | |
7 | Sequencing X3 | Arguments and support are provided in a logical order that makes it easy and interesting to follow the author's train of thought. | Arguments and support are provided in a fairly logical order that makes it reasonably easy to follow the author's train of thought. | A few of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem a little confusing. | Many of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem very confusing. | |
8 | Body Paragraphs X5 | All body paragraphs are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position. | Most of the body paragraphs are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position. | At least one body paragraph is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position. | Body paragraphs are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained. | |
9 | Closing paragraph X3 | The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position. Effective restatement of the thesis begins the closing paragraph. | The conclusion is recognizable. The thesis is restated within the first two sentences of the closing paragraph. | The author's thesis is restated within the closing paragraph, but not near the beginning. | There is no conclusion - the paper just ends. | |
10 | Transitions x1 | A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected | Transitions show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety | Some transitions work well, but some connections between ideas are fuzzy. | The transitions between ideas are unclear OR nonexistent. | |
11 | Sentence Structure x1 | All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure. | Most sentences are well-constructed and there is some varied sentence structure in the essay. | Most sentences are well constructed, but there is no variation is structure. | Most sentences are not well-constructed or varied. | |
12 | Grammar & Spelling x1 | Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. The author only writes in third person. | Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content AND/OR the author writes 1-2 times in another voice besides third person. | Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content AND/OR the author writes 3-4 times in another voice besides third person. | Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content AND/OR the author writes more then 4 times in another voice besides third person. | |
13 | MLA Format x1 | The author uses 12 point Times New Roman font, has the text double spaced, and has used a proper MLA header. | Author only uses two of the three requirements. | Author uses one of the three requirements. | Author does not use any of the requirements. | |
14 | Sources x1 | All sources used for quotes are cited correctly. There are at least 3 quotes. | Most of the sources used for quotes are cited correctly AND/OR a quote is missing. | One of the sources used for quotes are cited correctly AND/OR two quotes are missing. | Sources are not present AND/OR are not cited correctly AND/OR all quotes are missing. | |
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