UNIT 2: DESCRIPTIVE and PERSUASIVE ESSAY

SCORING GUIDE

NOTE: Marking students’ work should be based according to CHECK POINTS to ensure objectivity.
I highly suggest that students submit a part of the essay for INITIAL marking before allowing them
to make revisions.

CHECKPOINT 1 CHECKPOINT 2 CHECKPOINT 3

INTRODUCTION BODY CONCLUSION
(10 points) (15 POINTS) (5 POINTS)
(draft: 6 points (draft: 10 points (draft: 3 points
final submission: 4 points) final submission: 5 points) final submission: 2
points)

Content -topic is narrowed down -supports thesis statement -summarizes

-thesis statement is clear -facts and opinions are points or restates
-introduction is catchy substantial thesis statement
-appropriate length -appropriate use of words correctly
-good flow of thoughts or ideas -conclusion is
-cohesive catchy
-appropriate length -appropriate
length
Structure - Uses a variety of sentence types
and - No punctuation, spelling and capitalization errors
Convention - No basic grammar errors: S-V-A; pronoun antecedents; word forms;
preposition and conjunctions

Outline - Outline is clear

and - Able to identify and correct grammar errors
Revisions - Final revision in each part of the essay is submitted on time for FINAL
marking