Name:______

1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Introduction / Most
requirements are not met / Introduction contains some of the requirements. / Introduction contains a hook, the thesis, a brief overview of your essay, but it is missing minor components. It is between four and six sentences. / Introduction contains:
a thoughtful hook, a thesis and
a basic introduction to your topic. It is
between four and six sentences
Heading 1:
______ / Few requirements are met. / Meets some requirements / Meets most requirements, but there are minimal problems with the conventions and requirements. / Each paragraph relating to this subtopic contains:
Heading and topic sentence
Information, details, and description that relate directly to the topic sentence and heading.
There are one to two paragraphs for this topic.
Each paragraph contains at least six sentences.
Heading 2:
______ / Few requirements are met. / Meets some requirements / Meets most requirements, but there are minimal problems with the conventions and requirements. / Each paragraph relating to this subtopic contains:
Heading and topic sentence
Information, details, and description that relate directly to the topic sentence and heading.
There are one to two paragraphs for this topic.
Each paragraph contains at least six sentences.
Heading 3:
______ / Few requirements are met. / Meets some requirements / Meets most requirements, but there are minimal problems with the conventions and requirements. / Each paragraph relating to this subtopic contains:
Heading and topic sentence
Information, details, and description that relate directly to the topic sentence and heading.
There are one to two paragraphs for this topic.
Each paragraph contains at least six sentences.
Conclusion / Major problems with conclusion / Problems with conclusion. / Minor problems with conclusion / Contains:
A basic review of your topic /
brief overview of your essay
At least four sentences
Word Choice and
Sentence Structure / Many words are used
inappropriately, confusing the
reader.
Problems with sentence structure. / Word choice is okay,
and the range of words is limited. Some words not used correctly.
Some sentences are awkwardly constructed. There are problems with transitions. / Word choice is generally good.
Does not contain I/me/my.
There is some variety in length and structure. The flow from sentence
to sentence is pretty smooth with transitions used throughout the essay / Word choice is consistently precise and accurate.
Does not contain I/me/my.
Sentences are well-phrased and varied in length and structure.
They flow smoothly from one to other using thoughtful transitions.
Grammar/
Mechanics / Errors make this paper hard to read. / Many errors are present. / Paper has a few noticeable errors. / Paper is easy to read with no/ minimal errors.
Bibliography / Incomplete / Many problems with citations. / Minor problems with citation. / Contains at least three sources
All are appropriately cited

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CONTENT: Research has been clearly documented with notes. Article demonstrates a mastery of the subject. All information is put into the writer’s own words, and research is written clearly in the article. ____/15

FORMAT: Article has been formatted in a way that mirrors that of magazine articles. There are at least two pictures present, title and subheadings are clear, and the layout is visually appealing and draws the reader in. Article is in ink: either typed or handwritten.___/8

TOTAL: ____/55