10 pts
20 pts
30 pts
40 pts
Does the writer develop the essay in a convincing way? Are there at least 3 strong reasons to support the writer's thesis statement? SCORE:
Are the writer's ideas divided into paragraphs? Is there a clear thesis statement & 3 topic sentences? Is there an introduction, body, and conclusion? SCORE:
5 pts
15 pts
Is the writer's style expressive or dull? Is it easy to understand? Are the sentences interesting and varied? Is the writer's perspective clear? SCORE:
Are there errors in spelling, punctuation, and capitalization? Are there grammar errors, such as run-ons, fragments, comma splices, which make the writer's ideas difficult to understand? SCORE:
Is the essay at least 500 words. Is it double-spaced? Does it have 1-inch margins? Is the first line of each paragraph indented 5 spaces? SCORE: