Chapter 10
Rubric Guide/Questions Content Originality:
Does the writer include fresh ideas and an original approach to the topic?
So what?:
What is the relevance and significance to the audience?
Challenging:
Does this provoke a thoughtful examination of the topic?
Informed:
Does the writer display a coherent, balanced discussion of the subject matter?
Logical:
Does the writer present a well thoughtout and rational essay?
Evidence:
Has the writer provided adequate and relative support?
Vivid Descriptions:
Has the writer utilized sensory language?
Use of direct quotes:
Are direct quotes effectively used when needed?
Examples are well articulated:
Do all of the examples adequately support the essay’s topic?
Development
Moving from general to Does the author move the audience toward a more comprehensive specific or abstract to understanding? concrete:
Organization Thesis Statement:
Is the essay clearly focused on one specific topic?
Paragraphs:
Does each paragraph contain one main point?
Transitions:
Does the writer link ideas cohesively?
Organizational Pattern: Is there a logical and recognizable structure in the essay? Maintains Focus:
Does each paragraph support the thesis statement?
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