Motivate Reading With Adolescent Literature Rubric: An essay discussing a specific piece of literature and its use in motivating and engaging students in content-area classrooms was complete, addressed content areas effectively, and investigated activities that would exemplify the process. The work was well-thought and ideas were justified with supportive research. A literature-based unit of study was created thoughtfully and used the seven criteria listed in the assignment description as a guide to enhance the overall excellence of its design. Research was obvious and well-documented. Thesis and/or main claim is comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a unique and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. A broad understanding of APA format and style is evident in use of level headings and lists, for example. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written academic English. In-text citations and a Reference Page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is error-free ...