Excellent
20 pts
Good
16 pts
Satisfactory
12 pts
Fair
8 pts
Poor
4 pts
1.has a stated 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; 2. Each paragraph is strongly supported with details and examples from the short story.
1. The essay is logically organized 2. The essay flows smoothly due to the use of transitions 3. The essay has an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
1. Excellent Word Choice 2. Formal English (no contractions, no use of "I." 3. Subject/Verb Agreement
1. no fragments 2. no run-ons 3. no comma splices 4. quotation marks used when appropriate 5. titles italicized or underlined 6. No plagiarism 7. MLA citations are correct 8. Works Cited page