5 pts
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pts
1.an explicit and arguable thesis 2. topic sentences 3. all paragraphs clearly relate to the argument 4. all paragraphs support the thesis 5. the conclusion ties all elements together and is provoking
1. strong and well supported ideas 2. each paragraph strongly supported with evidence from the story
1. logically organized 2. flows smoothly due to the use of transitions 3. has an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
1. precise word choice 2. formal English 3. subject/verb agreement
1. no fragments 2. no run-ons 3. no comma splices 4. quotation marks used when appropriate 5. No plagiarism 6. MLA citations are correct 7. Works Cited page