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Conventions
(Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation, Grammar)
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15+ spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors throughout the essay.
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10-14 spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors throughout the essay.
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4-9 spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors throughout the essay.
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0-4 spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors throughout the essay.
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Organization
(Structure of the Essay)
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Essay demonstrated ZERO or ONE of the following:
-Introduction provides a thesis as well as the main points of the essay.
-Body paragraphs have topic sentence, supporting details, and ends with a sentence that provides a final thought about the topic.
-Paragraphs are connected through smooth transitions.
-Concluding paragraph restates thesis and your final sentence leaves the reader feeling satisfied.
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Essay demonstrated TWO of the following:
-Introduction provides a thesis as well as the main points of the essay.
-Body paragraphs have topic sentence, supporting details, and ends with a sentence that provides a final thought about the topic.
-Paragraphs are connected through smooth transitions.
-Concluding paragraph restates thesis and your final sentence leaves the reader feeling satisfied.
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Essay demonstrated THREE of the following:
-Introduction provides a thesis as well as the main points of the essay.
-Body paragraphs have topic sentence, supporting details, and ends with a sentence that provides a final thought about the topic.
-Paragraphs are connected through smooth transitions.
-Concluding paragraph restates thesis and your final sentence leaves the reader feeling satisfied.
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Essay demonstrated ALL of the following:
-Introduction provides a thesis as well as the main points of the essay.
-Body paragraphs have topic sentence, supporting details, and ends with a sentence that provides a final thought about the topic.
-Paragraphs are connected through smooth transitions.
-Concluding paragraph restates thesis and your final sentence leaves the reader feeling satisfied.
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Focus
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Essay demonstrated ZERO to ONE of the following:
-Addresses all parts of the writing prompt.
-Topic is clearly stated and maintained throughout the essay.
-Addresses the correct audience.
-Maintains a consistent point of view.
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Essay demonstrated TWO of the following:
-Addresses all parts of the writing prompt.
-Topic is clearly stated and maintained throughout the essay.
-Addresses the correct audience.
-Maintains a consistent point of view.
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Essay demonstrated THREE of the following:
-Addresses all parts of the writing prompt.
-Topic is clearly stated and maintained throughout the essay.
-Addresses the correct audience.
-Maintains a consistent point of view.
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Essay demonstrated ALL of the following:
-Addresses all parts of the writing prompt.
-Topic is clearly stated and maintained throughout the essay.
-Addresses the correct audience.
-Maintains a consistent point of view.
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Genre
(Compare & Contrast)
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Essay demonstrated ZERO to ONE of the following:
-Presents the details in a way that makes sense to the reader.
-Uses words and descriptions that create a clear picture.
-Uses transitional words to clarify similarities and differences.
-Topics are presented in a logical order.
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Essay demonstrated TWO of the following:
-Presents the details in a way that makes sense to the reader.
-Uses words and descriptions that create a clear picture.
-Uses transitional words to clarify similarities and differences.
-Topics are presented in a logical order.
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Essay demonstrated THREE of the following:
-Presents the details in a way that makes sense to the reader.
-Uses words and descriptions that create a clear picture.
-Uses transitional words to clarify similarities and differences.
-Topics are presented in a logical order.
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Essay demonstrated ALL of the following:
-Presents the details in a way that makes sense to the reader.
-Uses words and descriptions that create a clear picture.
-Uses transitional words to clarify similarities and differences.
-Topics are presented in a logical order.
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