CATEGORY 25 points -Focus or Thesis Statement 5 points Hook 15 points -Body Paragraphs and Topic sentences 30 points -Evidence

e and Examples

Above Standards The thesis statement states an opinion and outlines the three main points to be discussed. The introductory paragraph has a strong and relevant hook. There are three body paragraphs that correspond to the three examples stated in the thesis statement. Each paragraph is introduced by a clear topic sentence. All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author\\\'s position. There are two quotes per paragraph that are explained in great detail. All quotes are accurately cited. Effective restatement of the position statement. Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Author makes all changes that peers or teacher pointed out.

Meets Standards The thesis statement states the opinion of the essay.

The introductory paragraph has a hook but it is weak or rambling. There are three body paragraphs, but the topic sentences do not clearly state what is to follow in the paragraph. Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author\\\'s position. There are two quotes per paragraph with adequate explanation. Quotes are cited mostly correct. The authors position is restated fairly well. Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Author makes most of changes that peers or teacher pointed out.

Approaching Standards The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not state an opinion. The hook does not relate to the topic. There are less than three body paragraphs and the topic sentences are unclear.

Below Standards The thesis statement does not state an opinion AND does not preview what will be discussed. The introductory paragraph is not interesting AND is not relevant to the topic. The body paragraphs are unclear and there are no topic sentences.

Score

5 points -Sources 5 points Conclusion 10 points -Grammar & Spelling 5 points -Peer Editing and Revision

At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author\\\'s position. There are less than two quotes per paragraph, which are lacking in explanation. A few of the quotes are properly cited. The authors position is partially restated. Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Author makes some of changes that peers or teacher pointed out.

Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained. There are less than two quotes per paragraph

Most or all of the quotes are incorrectly cited. There is no conclusion - the paper just ends. Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Author makes little to none of changes that peers or teacher pointed out.

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