95 - 100 %
4 pts
80 - 94 %
3 pts
65 - 79%
2 pts
< 65%
1 pts
-Takes position; -Supports position using documents & outside information; -Addresses opposing view; -Indicates change of mind factors
-Introductory paragraph with thesis statement; -Body contains at least 3 paragraphs; -Concluding paragraph;' -Paragraphs contain 4 sentences or more; -Uses information from and cites documents.