20 pts
17 pts
14 pts
12 pts
10 pts
7 pts
5 pts
60/30/15
3 pts
50/25/12
1 pts
Focus is on the introduction and/or narration pieces of the essay and understanding of prompt.
Focus is on language choice, usage, grammar, and mechanics.
Focus is on the development of the argument- the warrants, backing, evidence, and conditions of rebuttal.
Focus is on the patterns of organization, methods of persuasion employed, effectiveness of tone, and overall implementation of rhetorical strategies.
Focus is on the concluding paragraph and its tie back to the thesis.