1. An
Appropriately
Presented
Subject
An
Interesting
and
Clearly
Stated
Interpretation
A
Plausible
Chain
of
Reasons
with
Convincing
Support
Anticipating
Objections
A
Conclusion
Language
Use
Mechanics
5
à
The
introduction
not
only
provides
the
information
necessary
in
a
directed
summary,
but
also
hooks
the
reader
in
preparing
him
or
her
for
the
argument.
àAn
arguable
assertion
illuminates
the
story
for
readers
by
stimulating
an
interesting
conversation
about
the
text
à
The
writer
makes
her/his
position
(thesis)
clear,
appropriately
qualified
and
not
over
generalized
or
exaggerated.
à
The
plausible
reasons
for
the
writer’s
position
show
insight
into
the
issue.
à
One
or
more
of
the
following
supports
all
of
the
writer’s
points:
quotes,
summary,
paraphrase,
or
authority.
à
All
of
the
writer’s
points
are
thoroughly
explained.
à
All
of
the
writer’s
points
use
well-‐chosen
textual
support.
à
All
paragraphs
have
strong
topic
sentences
and
are
well
organized.
àThe
writer
successfully
anticipates
other
positions
on
the
issue.
à
The
writer
successfully
addresses
objections
and
questions
readers
might
have
about
the
issue.
à
The
essay
transitions
successfully
between
argument
and
counterargument
and/or
accommodating
or
refuting
opposing
positions
and
objections.
àThe
writer
successfully
uses
a
concluding
strategy
that
we
learned
in
class
or
another
equally
appropriate
conclusion.
à
The
writer
successfully
brings
the
essay
to
a
close.
The
writer
conveys
interest,
passion
and
engagement
to
the
reader.
The
writer
uses
precise,
expressive
language,
which
includes
appropriate
rhetorical
strategies.
Vivid
vocabulary
and
a
compelling
voice
energize
the
topic.
The
essay
includes
a
variety
of
sophisticated
sentence
structures.
Sentences
are
free
from
major
grammatical
errors.
There
are
no
major
punctuation
problems
and
few
to
no
typographical
errors.
The
essay
is
formatted
in
MLA
style
The
essay
meets
the
assignment
criteria.
All
references
to
sources
are
accompanied
by
in-‐text
citations.
Quotations
are
used
and
integrated
appropriately
There
is
an
accurate
works
cited
page.
4
à
The
introduction
is
focused
on
the
text(s)
and
prepares
readers
for
the
argument.
The
introduction
provides
enough
background
information
for
the
reader
to
follow
the
argument.
àAn
arguable
assertion
is
present.
à
The
writer’s
position
is
clear
but
not
appropriately
qualified
for
readers.
à
The
writer’s
position
is
clear,
but
qualifications
or
argument
may
be
over
generalized
or
exaggerated.
à
The
plausible
reasons
for
the
writer’s
position
show
insight
into
the
issue.
à
One
or
more
of
the
following
supports
most
of
the
writer’s
points:
quotes,
summary,
paraphrase,
or
authority.
à
Some
points
of
the
issue
may
lack
thoroughness
of
explanation.
à
Nearly
all
of
the
points
use
well-‐chosen
textual
support.
àMost
paragraphs
have
strong
topic
sentences
and
are
well
organized.
à
The
writer
successfully
anticipates
other
positions
on
the
issue.
à
The
writer
attempts
to
address
objections
and
questions
readers
might
have
about
the
issue.
àThe
essay
is
predominantly
successful
in
transitioning
between
argument
and
counterargument
and/or
accommodating
or
refuting
opposing
positions
and
objections.
àThe
essay
is
well
argued
and
devoid
of
logical
fallacies.
à
The
writer
successfully
uses
a
concluding
strategy
that
we
learned
in
class
or
another
equally
appropriate
conclusion.
à
The
writer
successfully
brings
the
essay
to
a
close.
Clear
sentences
and
accurate
vocabulary
engage
the
readers
in
the
topic
The
writer
attempts
to
use
the
appropriate
rhetorical
strategies.
The
essay
includes
a
variety
of
sentence
structures
Sentences
have
only
a
couple
of
major
grammatical
errors
and
no
pervasive
pattern
of
error.
The
essay
may
include
some
punctuation
problems
or
typographical
errors
The
essay
is
formatted
in
MLA
style
The
essay
meets
the
assignment
criteria.
References
to
sources
have
in-‐
text
citations.
Quotations
are
used
and
integrated
appropriately
The
works
cited
page
has
an
error
or
two
2. 3
à
The
introduction
may
lack
either
the
focus
or
the
preparation
required
for
readers
to
fully
understand
the
text(s).
àAn
arguable
assertion
is
present.
à
The
writer’s
position
is
somewhat
clear,
but
not
appropriately
qualified
for
readers.
à
The
writer’s
position
is
clear,
but
qualifications
or
argument
may
be
over
generalized
or
exaggerated.
à
The
plausible
reasons
for
the
writer’s
position
are
present
but
do
not
show
insight
into
the
issue.
à
The
writer’s
points
are
inconsistently
supported
by
quotes,
summary,
paraphrase,
or
authority.
à
Some
points
of
the
issue
may
lack
thoroughness
of
explanation.
àMost
paragraphs
have
strong
topic
sentences
and
are
well
organized.
à
The
writer
anticipates
other
positions
on
the
issue.
à
The
writer
attempts
to
address
objections
and
questions
readers
might
have
about
the
issue.
àThe
essay
is
somewhat
successful
in
transitioning
between
argument
and
counterargument
and/or
accommodating
or
refuting
opposing
positions
and
objections.
àThe
writer
revisits
the
thesis
in
the
conclusion,
but
does
not
suggest
the
importance
or
larger
implication
of
the
interpretation.
à
The
writer
successfully
brings
the
essay
to
a
close.
Sentences
show
mostly
accurate
vocabulary.
This
essay
may
contain
minor
problems
in
grammar,
punctuation,
or
word
choice,
which
distract
the
reader
but
do
not
get
in
the
way
of
ideas.
Sentences
show
some
variation
of
structure
and
style.
Meets
some
MLA
criteria.
The
essay
meets
most
of
the
essay
criteria.
In-‐
text
citations
are
present,
but
are
insufficient.
Most
quotations
are
used
and
integrated
appropriately
The
works
cited
page
has
errors
or
is
missing
sources
2
àThe
introduction
may
have
problems
with
both
the
focus
and
the
preparation
required
for
readers.
àAn
arguable
assertion
is
present
but
ambiguous.
àThe
writer’s
position
is
unclear
and
qualifications
and/or
argument
are
too
summary-‐like.
à
The
plausible
reasons
for
the
writer’s
position
are
present
but
do
not
show
insight
into
the
issue.
à
Most
points
of
the
issue
may
lack
thoroughness
of
explanation.
à
Few
of
the
points
use
well-‐chosen
textual
support.
à
The
reader
is
not
cued
with
topic
sentences,
controlling
ideas,
or
transitions.
à
The
paper
does
not
anticipate
other
positions
on
the
issue.
àThe
essay
is
unsuccessful
in
transitioning
between
argument
and
counterargument
and/or
accommodating
or
refuting
opposing
positions
and
objections.
à
The
writer
adds
random
information
in
the
conclusion
in
an
effort
to
bring
the
essay
to
a
close.
Sentences
are
very
simple,
showing
little
to
no
variation
in
structure.
The
essay
contains
serious
grammatical
errors,
making
the
essay
difficult
to
understand
at
times
Word
choices
are
very
repetitious
or
frequently
inaccurate.
The
essay
meets
some
of
the
assignment
criteria.
No
in-‐text
citations.
Some
quotations
are
used
and
integrated
appropriately
The
works
cited
page
has
errors
or
is
missing
sources
3. 1
à
The
introduction
fails
to
introduce
the
text.
à
The
essay
does
not
contain
an
introduction
to
the
issue.
àAn
arguable
assertion
is
not
present.
àThe
writer’s
position
is
unclear
and
qualifications
and/or
argument
are
not
present.
à
The
plausible
reasons
for
the
writer’s
position
are
not
present
à
Most
points
of
the
issue
may
lack
thoroughness
of
explanation.
à
Few
of
the
points
use
well-‐chosen
textual
support.
à
The
reader
is
not
cued
with
topic
sentences,
controlling
ideas,
or
transitions.
à
The
writer
does
not
anticipate
other
positions
on
the
issue.
à
No
logical
plan
is
apparent.
The
conclusion
is
undeveloped
or
missing.
Errors
in
grammar,
spelling,
or
misused
vocabulary
seriously
impede
comprehension.
The
essay
does
not
meet
the
assignment
criteria.
No
in-‐text
citations.
Quotations
are
not
used
or
integrated
appropriately
There
is
no
works
cited
page