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2.09
Criteria Ratings Pts
Introduction
threshold: pts
4 pts
The student has written an introductory paragraph with a hook, bridging sentences, and a thesis statement. The paragraph is at least five sentences long and serves as a clear introduction to a thoughtful essay.
3 pts
The student has written an introductory paragraph with a hook, bridging sentences, and a thesis statement. The paragraph is at least five sentences long and serves as a clear introduction to an essay.
2 pts
The student has written an introductory paragraph with a hook, bridging sentences, and a thesis statement. The paragraph is at least five sentences long.
1 pts
The student has not written an introductory paragraph with a hook, bridging sentences, and a thesis statement.
0 pts
No evidence
pts
4 pts
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Thesis Statement
threshold: pts
4 pts
The student has written and identified a thesis statement in the paragraph. This statement lays out clear information about what the essay will cover.
3 pts
The student has written and identified a thesis statement in the paragraph. This statement lays out information about what the essay will cover.
2 pts
The student has written and identified a thesis statement in the paragraph.
1 pts
The student has not written and identified a thesis statement in the paragraph.
0 pts
No evidence
pts
4 pts
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Conventions
threshold: pts
4 pts
Final draft demonstrates excellent attention to detail with zero grammatical errors.
3 pts
Final draft demonstrates good control of conventions; errors are few and minor and do not distract from ideas.
2 pts
Final draft demonstrates adequate control of conventions; errors distract from ideas or impede understanding at times.
1 pts
Final draft needs to be revised and edited to demonstrate basic understanding of conventions. Errors impede readability.
0 pts
No evidence
pts
4 pts
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Total Points: 12 out of 12