| Introduction |
Engaging introduction that clearly introduces the city and captures the reader’s interest. |
Clear introduction that introduces the city and is interesting. |
Introduction introduces the city but may lack engagement. |
Introduction is unclear or does not introduce the city effectively. |
Introduction is missing or does not relate to the city. |
| Descriptive Details |
Vivid and detailed descriptions that create a strong image of the city in the reader’s mind. |
Clear descriptions that create a good image of the city. |
Some descriptions are clear, but may lack detail or vividness. |
Descriptions are unclear or lack detail. |
Descriptions are missing or do not relate to the city. |
| Organization |
Well-organized essay with a clear and logical flow of ideas. |
Organized essay with a mostly clear flow of ideas. |
Some organization present, but may have a few unclear parts. |
Disorganized essay with unclear flow of ideas. |
Essay lacks organization and logical flow. |
| Conclusion |
Strong conclusion that effectively summarizes the essay and leaves a lasting impression. |
Clear conclusion that summarizes the essay well. |
Conclusion is present but may be weak or unclear. |
Conclusion is unclear or does not summarize the essay effectively. |
Conclusion is missing or unrelated to the essay. |
| Grammar and Mechanics |
No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. |
Few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. |
Some grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. |
Frequent grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. |
Numerous grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors that interfere with understanding. |
