Unsatisfactory (0-4)

Minimal Pass (5)

Satisfactory (6-7)

Good (7-8)

Excellent (9-10)

Content (10)

· no title

· none to 1 of the paragraphs contains clear ideas

· no analysis in paragraphs (i.e. summarizes only)

· irrelevant title

· 2 of the paragraphs contain clear ideas

· minimal analysis in paragraphs

· basic title

· 3 of the paragraphs contain clear ideas

· basic analysis in paragraphs

· relevant title

· 4 of the paragraphs contain clear ideas

· good analysis in paragraphs

· sophisticated title

· all of the paragraphs contain clear ideas

· sophisticated analysis in paragraphs

Referencing (10)

· no in-text citations

· no source included

· incorrect citation

· incorrect format for source

· major error(s) in citation and/or source

· minor error(s) in citation and/or source

· correct citations

· correctly formatted source

Introduction

(10)

· no hook

· no thesis

· does not address the topic questions

· irrelevant hook

· thesis is missing three or more of the elements needed.

· addresses the topic questions inadequately

· basic hook

· thesis is missing two of the elements needed.

· addresses the topic questions adequately

· good hook

· thesis is missing one of the elements needed.

· addresses the topic questions

· engaging hook

· thesis is specific, contains a position that justifies discussion, answers the question how or why, and previews three main points.

· addresses the topic questions very well

Body

(10)

· no textual evidence in paragraphs

· no transitions in paragraphs

· none of the paragraphs is properly structured with a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding comment

· Far too short

· minimal textual evidence in paragraphs

· problematic transitions (i.e., poor word choice) in paragraphs

· 1 paragraph is properly structured with topic sentence, supporting details, and conclusion

· Running short

· relevant textual evidence in paragraphs

· some transitions in paragraphs

· 2 of the paragraphs are properly structured with a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding comment

· Appropriate length

· strong textual evidence in paragraphs

· good transitions in paragraphs

· 3 of the paragraphs are properly structured with a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding comment

· Appropriate lenght

· insightful textual evidence in paragraphs

· excellent transitions in paragraphs

· all of the paragraphs are properly and maturely structured with a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding comment

Conclusion

(10)

· no summary

· no closing remark

· summarizes the main ideas using the same words and sentence structure

· no closing remark

· summarizes the main ideas

· incorporates some new information

· summarizes the main ideas clearly

· good closing remark

· summarizes the main points in a subtle and sophisticated way

· thought-provoking closing remark

Language

(10)

· 10 or more major errors

· most sentences are unclear or awkward

· 8 or more major errors that affect understanding

· several sentences are unclear

· 5 or more errors in grammar and spelling

· sometimes errors affect understanding

· 3 or 4 minor errors in punctuation and capitalization

· errors do not affect comprehension

· 1 -2 minor errors

· evidence of careful proofreading

TOTAL

________/60