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Does it start with a a "hook" that captures the reader's attention and leads into the topic?
Is the author's purpose clearly stated and does it include the 3 details that will be developed within the body of the essay.
Does each paragraph have a topic sentence that contains the detail being described?
Does each detail support, or tell more about the topic?
Do linking words, or transition words, connect details so that the paragraph reads smoothly?
Does the writer use vocabulary appropriate to the topic?
Does the conclusion restate the topic in a new way that ties the details together?
Does the paper indicate that the writer has control of the rules of spelling, grammar and mechanics?
Are sentence structures clear and often varied?