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5 pts
Clearly presents and defends the student's own viewpoint on the topic. Develops a persuasive argument with coherence and detail.
Demonstrates comprehension of the three sources' viewpoints. Integrates content from all three sources in support of the essay.
Effective use of transitional elements or cohesive devices (transiciones) Develops paragraph-length discourse.
Varied and appropriate vocabulary and idiomatic language (English language interferences affect this area) Paraphrases and synthesizes (vs. copying directly from the sources.) Shows control of a variety of verb tenses and moods.
Accuracy and variety in grammar and syntax: accentuation, spelling, capitalization, verb conjugation, subject-verb agreement, noun-adjective agreement, variety of simple, compound and complex sentences.