IDEA: Clarity and depth of idea, close reading evident,
clear understanding of topic
question.
Superior -- Good -- Average -- Fair -- Weak
5 4
3
2
1
ORGANIZATION: Introduction, focused thesis sentence,
topic sentences, conclusion.
Superior -- Good -- Average -- Fair -- Weak
5 4
3
2
1
DEVELOPMENT: Supporting examples, transitions, logical
ordering of paragraphs and ideas. Uses quotations to support ideas.
Superior -- Good -- Average -- Fair -- Weak
5 4
3
2
1
EXPRESSION: Sentence clarity and variety, vivid vocabulary,
absence of major and minor errors. MLA used correctly.
Superior -- Good -- Average -- Fair -- Weak
5 4
3
2
1
WRITER ENGAGEMENT: Creative thinking, considers
audience, looks at old ideas in new ways.
Superior -- Good -- Average -- Fair -- Weak
5 4
3
2
1
POSTSCRIPT (Writer's Self-Evaluation): Student clearly analyzed
his or her process and offered suggestions for improvement.
Superior -- Good -- Average -- Fair -- Weak
5 4
3
2
1
TOTAL: ______30