Scoring Scale |
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Criteria |
Not Yet |
Approaching |
Meeting |
Exceeding |
Thesis Statement |
Thesis is missing or unclear. |
Thesis is vague or partially developed. |
Thesis is clear and addresses the prompt. |
Thesis is strong, clear, and compelling. |
Supporting Evidence |
Lack of relevant or accurate evidence. |
Some evidence provided but not well-supported. |
Uses relevant evidence to support arguments. |
Uses a variety of strong evidence effectively. |
Counterargument |
No counterargument included. |
Counterargument is weak or not fully developed. |
Counterargument is present but lacks depth. |
Counterargument is strong and effectively addresses opposing views. |
Organization |
Essay lacks structure and coherence. |
Organization is somewhat clear but could be improved. |
Essay is well-organized with clear transitions. |
Essay is exceptionally organized and flows smoothly. |
Grammar and Mechanics |
Multiple errors in grammar and mechanics. |
Some errors in grammar and mechanics present. |
Few errors in grammar and mechanics. |
Essay demonstrates strong command of grammar and mechanics. |