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CAT EGORY Focus or T hesis Statement

6Above Standards T he thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed. All of the evidence and examples are specif ic, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the writer's position. Arguments and support are provided in a logical order that makes it easy and interesting to f ollow the author's train of thought.

4Meets Standards T he thesis statement names the topic of the essay.

2Approaching Standards T he thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic.

0Below Standards T he thesis statement does not name the topic AND does not preview what will be discussed. Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.

Score

Evidence and Examples

Most of the evidence and examples are specif ic, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the writer's position. Arguments and support are provided in a f airly logical order that makes it reasonably easy to f ollow the author's train of thought.

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 writer's position.

Sequencing

A f ew of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem a little conf using.

Many of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem very conf using.

Grammar & Spelling

Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader f rom the content.

Author makes 12 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader f rom the content. Author makes 12 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the essay is still easy to read.

Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader f rom the content.

Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader f rom the content. Author makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the f low. It is not clear who the author is writing f or.

Capitalization & Punctuation

Author makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the essay is exceptionally easy to read.

Author makes a f ew errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the f low.

Audience

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential reader and uses appropriate vocabulary and arguments. Anticipates reader's questions and provides thorough answers appropriate f or that audience. Is at least 3 pages long (double spaced)

Demonstrates a general understanding of the potential reader and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate f or that audience.

Demonstrates some understanding of the potential reader and uses arguments appropriate f or that audience.

Length

Is 2 pages long

Is 1 page long

Is less than 1 page

Formatting

Is in MLA f ormat

Is mostly in MLA f ormat

Is partially in MLA f ormat

Is not in MLA f ormat

Commas af ter an introductory element

All introductory elements (clauses or phrases) have commas af ter them

Most introductory elements (clauses or phrases) have commas af ter them

Half of all introductory elements (clauses or phrases) have commas af ter them

Less than 1/3 of introductory elements (clauses or phrases) have commas af ter them

T here are no commas af ter introductory elements (clauses or phrases)

Commas in compound sentences

All compound sentences have a comma which accompanies a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

Most compound sentences have a comma which accompanies a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

Half of all compound sentences have a comma which accompanies a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

1/3 of the compound sentences have a comma which accompanies a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

None of the compound sentences have a comma which accompanies a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

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