| Criteria / Topics |
1-10 |
| Introduction and Conclusion |
- 1-3: The essay lacks a clear introduction and/or conclusion.
- 4-6: The essay has a somewhat clear introduction and conclusion, but they could be improved.
- 7-10: The essay has a strong and engaging introduction and conclusion that effectively set up and wrap up the essay.
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| Comparison |
- 1-3: The essay does not effectively compare the historical event from the novel Chains with a primary source.
- 4-6: The essay makes some comparisons, but they are not well-developed or supported.
- 7-10: The essay provides thorough and insightful comparisons between the historical event from the novel Chains and a primary source.
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| Contrast |
- 1-3: The essay does not effectively contrast the historical event from the novel Chains with a primary source.
- 4-6: The essay makes some contrasts, but they are not well-developed or supported.
- 7-10: The essay provides thorough and insightful contrasts between the historical event from the novel Chains and a primary source.
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| Word Choice and Voice |
- 1-3: The essay uses limited vocabulary and lacks a consistent and engaging voice.
- 4-6: The essay uses some varied vocabulary and attempts to establish a voice, but it could be more effective.
- 7-10: The essay demonstrates a strong command of vocabulary and consistently maintains an engaging and appropriate voice.
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| Grammar and MLA Style |
- 1-3: The essay contains numerous grammatical errors and does not follow MLA style guidelines.
- 4-6: The essay has some grammatical errors and inconsistently follows MLA style guidelines.
- 7-10: The essay demonstrates strong grammar skills and consistently follows MLA style guidelines.
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