Name:______
1 / 2 / 3 / 4Introduction / Most
requirements are not met / Introduction contains some of the requirements. / Introduction contains a hook, the thesis, a basic introduction, and a brief overview of your essay, but it is missing minor components. It is at least six sentences. / Introduction contains:
a thoughtful hook
a basic introduction to your topic
brief overview of your essay
between four and six sentences
Heading 1:
______ / Most requirements are not met / Meets some requirements / Meets most requirements, but there are minimal problems with the conventions and requirements. / Each paragraph relating to this topic contains:
topic sentence
Information, details, and description that relate directly to the topic sentence and heading.
There are one to three paragraphs for this topic.*
Each paragraph contains at least five sentences.
Heading 2:
______ / Most requirements are not met / Meets some requirements / Meets most requirements, but there are minimal problems with the conventions and requirements. / Each paragraph relating to this topic contains:
topic sentence
Information, details, and description that relate directly to the topic sentence and heading.
There are one to three paragraphs for this topic*.
Each paragraph contains at least five sentences.
Heading 3:
______ / Most requirements are not met / Meets some requirements / Meets most requirements, but there are minimal problems with the conventions and requirements. / Each paragraph relating to this topic contains:
topic sentence
Information, details, and description that relate directly to the topic sentence and heading.
There are one to three paragraphs for this topic.*
Each paragraph contains at least five sentences.
Conclusion / Major problems with conclusion / Problems with conclusion. / Minor problems with conclusion / Contains:
a basic recapitulation 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 (simple, compound and complex).
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.
*Honors - at least one body section must be two paragraphs
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CONTENT: Research has been clearly documented with notes. Note-taking packet is attached. Article demonstrates a mastery of the subject. All information is put into the writer’s own words, and research is relayed clearly in the article. ____/15
FORMAT: Article has been formatted in a way that mirrors that of magazine articles. There is at least two pictures present, a main title and subtitles are clear and underlined or in quotes and the layout is visually appealing and draws the reader in. Article is in ink: either typed or handwritten.___/8
TOTAL: ____/51