| CATEGORY |
4 = Exceeds the Standard |
3 = Meets the Standard |
2 = Partially Meets the Standard |
1 = Does not Meet the Standard |
Score |
| Introduction
(Organization) |
The introduction is
inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the
paper. |
The introduction clearly
states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is
not particularly inviting to the reader. |
The introduction states the
main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper
nor is it particularly inviting to the reader. |
There is no clear
introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper. |
|
Analysis
(Content) |
Analysis identifies all
elements of the plot. Presents in-depth understanding of
way in which the theme or meaning of the
selection represents a view or comment on life. |
Analysis identifies most
elements of the plot. Presents clear understanding of
way in which the theme or meaning of the
selection represents a view or comment on life. |
Some elements of the plot
are not identified. Presents adequate understanding of
way in which the theme or meaning of the
selection represents a view or comment on life. |
Several plot elements are
missing. Understanding of theme and
connection to life is not evident. |
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| Support for Topic
(Content) |
Supporting
details and information are relevant and convincing using
textual evidence to support the claim. |
Most
supporting details serve to substantiate thesis statement using
textual evidence to support the claim.
|
Supporting
details and information are relevant, but. support for thesis
statement is weak. |
Supporting
details and information are typically unclear or not related to the
topic. Thesis statement lacks proof. |
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| Transitions
(Organization) |
A variety of thoughtful
transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected. |
Transitions clearly show how
ideas are connected, but there is little variety. |
Some transitions work well;
but connections between other ideas are fuzzy. |
The transitions between
ideas are unclear or nonexistant. |
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| Conclusion (Organization) |
The conclusion is strong and
leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer
is "getting at." |
The conclusion is
recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends. |
The conclusion is
recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends. |
There is no clear
conclusion, the paper just ends. |
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| Grammar, Spelling
Capitalization & Punctuation (Conventions) |
Writer makes no errors in
grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation that distract
the reader from the content. |
Writer makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling, capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is
still easy to read. |
Writer makes 3-4 errors in
grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation that catch the
reader's attention and interrupt the flow. |
Writer makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling, capitalization or punctuation that
distract the reader from the content. |
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Total
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/24
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