6 pts
7 pts
8 pts
10 pts
Does is start with a a "hook" that captures the reader's attention and leads into the topic?
Is the author's purpose clearly stated and does it include the 3 elements that will be developed within the body of the essay.
Is prompt restated into a topic sentence?
Does each detail support, or tell more about the topic?
Do linking words, or transition words, connect details so that the paragraph reads smoothly?
Does the writer use vocabulary appropriate to the topic?
Does the conclusion restate the topic in a new way that ties the details together?
Does the paper indicate that the writer has control of the rules of spelling, grammar and mechanics?
Is the final draft clear typed or written in ink, and legible?
Is the final draft handed in on the due date?