Grading Rubric Intro and Conclusion: Clear thesis statement in the intro. Focus. Topic is explained in both intro and conclusion Focus and Organization: Essay stays on topic. Main ideas connect to thesis and follow a logical order. Development: Clear paragraph ideas with main ideas, details, information, and other support. (Severe language issues may effect meaning) Grammar: Attention to rules of standard written English. Style: Attention to basic strategies for effective writing. 5 – The introduction and conclusion capture the reader’s attention and fully reveal the topic and the writer’s purpose. Goes above and beyond. 5 – All paragraphs relate to explaining the thesis. Main ideas flow in a logical order. The construction of the essay is solid and focused. 5 – The paragraphs thorough the essay are interesting and full of rich, appropriate details on the topic. 5 – The essay has no more than 5 grammar errors. MLA format is correct. 5 – Attention to transitions, word choice, concise language, sentence flow, and readability. 4 – The introduction and conclusion are interesting and reveal the topic and the writer’s purpose, but they lack the above and beyond effort of a “5.” 4 –All paragraphs relate to the thesis statement. All ideas are in a logical order, but there may be minor deviations from the focus. 4 – Most of the paragraphs are interesting and developed with adequate details supporting the main ideas. 4 – The essay has no more than 10 grammar errors. MLA is correct. 4 – Efficient use of above style components overall. 3 – The essay has an introduction with a clear thesis statement, but the intro/conclusion may be too basic or general. 3 – The essay is generally on-topic, but may not be in the most logical order and may have one or two instances of going off-topic. 3 – The paragraphs may be clear, but they lack enough details and information to fully explain the main ideas. 3 - The essay has no more than 15 grammar errors. Errors in MLA Format. 3 – Some attention to the attributes of style mentioned above, but may occasionally read awkward. 2 – The introduction and conclusion are weak, unfocused and/or lack basic explanation for the topic. 2 – The main ideas are rarely organized around a clear focus. The order of paragraphs feels random. 2 – The paragraphs are under- developed and need more information and support for the main ideas. 2 - The essay has significant grammar and/or language errors. Less than 20 errors. 2 – Does not make use of effective style strategies. Often reads awkward. 1 – The introduction and conclusion are not developed enough for a reader to understand the point of the essay. 1 – The essay fails to meet all aspects of focus and organization for college level writing. 1 – Severely underdeveloped paragraphs. * ...