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AP Literature: Essay on SONG OF SOLOMON by Toni Morrison

Rubric Code: U48A54

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate, Graduate

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	Poor 0.5 pts	Fair 1 pts	Satisfactory 1.5 pts	Good 2 pts	Excellent 2.5 pts
Focus--5 Pts 1.has a thesis, either stated or implied 2. topic sentences 3. all paragraphs clearly relate to the question 4. all paragraphs support the thesis 5. the conclusion ties all elements together	0.5	1	1.5 .	2	2.5 All elements are strongly and clearly evident in the composition.
Content--5 Pts 1. strong and well supported; 2. Each paragraph is strongly supported with details and examples from the novel.	0.5	1	1.5	2	2.5 1. The essay is interesting and well-thought out; 2. Each paragraph is strongly supported with details and examples from the novel.
Organization--4 Pts. 1. The essay is logically organized 2. The essay flows smoothly due to the use of transitions 3. The essay has an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.	0.5	1	1.5	2	2.5 1. logically organized: intro., body, and conclusion. 2. The essay flows smoothly due to the writer's use of transitions.
Grammar--3 Pts. 1. Excellent Word Choice 2. Formal English (no contractions, no use of "I." 3. Subject/Verb Agreement	0.5	1	1.5	2	2.5 Essay has no significant grammatical or word choice errors that impede understanding.
Mechanics--3 Pts. 1. no fragments 2. no run-ons 3. no comma splices 4. quotation marks used when appropriate 5. titles italicized or underlined	0.5	1	1.5	2	2.5 Essay has no significant mechanical errors that could impede understanding.