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| Criteria | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 1 Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | Provides a clear and engaging introduction that effectively sets up the topic and purpose of the essay. | Provides a clear introduction that sets up the topic and purpose of the essay. | Introduction is present but lacks clarity or engagement. | Introduction is missing or does not set up the topic and purpose of the essay. |
| Organization | Information is excellently organized with a clear and logical compare-contrast structure. | Information is well-organized with a clear compare-contrast structure. | Information is organized but the compare-contrast structure is unclear or inconsistent. | Information is poorly organized with no clear compare-contrast structure. |
| Analysis of Poetic Devices | Insightfully analyzes at least two poetic devices in both poems. | Analyzes at least two poetic devices in both poems. | Attempts to analyze poetic devices but lacks depth or clarity. | Fails to analyze poetic devices in the poems. |
| Use of Quotes | Includes at least two well-integrated and correctly formatted quotes from each poem. | Includes at least two quotes from each poem, with minor formatting errors. | Includes quotes but lacks the required number or has significant formatting errors. | Fails to include quotes from the poems or quotes are incorrectly formatted. |
| Conclusion | Provides a strong conclusion that effectively supports and synthesizes the information presented. | Provides a conclusion that supports the information presented. | Conclusion is present but weak or does not effectively support the information. | Conclusion is missing or does not relate to the information presented. |
| Commentary | Provides insightful and relevant commentary that effectively connects evidence to the claim. | Provides relevant commentary that connects evidence to the claim. | Provides commentary but lacks relevance or clarity in connecting evidence to the claim. | Fails to provide commentary or commentary does not connect evidence to the claim. |
| Syntax and Connections | Uses varied syntax and effective transitions to connect ideas smoothly. | Uses varied syntax and transitions to connect ideas. | Attempts to use varied syntax and transitions but lacks effectiveness. | Fails to use varied syntax or transitions to connect ideas. |
| Tone | Maintains a consistently appropriate and engaging tone for the audience. | Maintains an appropriate tone for the audience. | Tone is inconsistent or occasionally inappropriate for the audience. | Tone is inappropriate for the audience. |
| Conventions | Demonstrates excellent command of spelling, grammar, and punctuation. | Demonstrates good command of spelling, grammar, and punctuation with minor errors. | Demonstrates some command of spelling, grammar, and punctuation with noticeable errors. | Demonstrates poor command of spelling, grammar, and punctuation with frequent errors. |
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