Excellent
6 pts
Good
5 pts
Satisfactory
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
2 pts
1.has a stated and arguable thesis.<BR> 2. topic sentences<BR> 3. all paragraphs clearly relate to the argument<BR> 4. all paragraphs support the thesis<BR> 5. the conclusion ties all elements together and is provoking
1. strong and well supported;<BR> 2. Each paragraph is strongly supported with details and examples from the short story.
1. The essay is logically organized<BR> 2. The essay flows smoothly due to the use of transitions<BR> 3. The essay has an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
1. Excellent Word Choice<BR> 2. Formal English (no contractions, no use of "I."<BR> 3. Subject/Verb Agreement
1. no fragments<BR> 2. no run-ons<BR> 3. no comma splices<BR> 4. quotation marks used when appropriate<BR> 5. titles italicized or underlined<BR> 6. No plagiarism<BR> 7. MLA citations are correct<BR> 8. Works Cited page