| Criteria | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claim Statement | The claim statement clearly states a specific character trait that was crucial in solving yellow fever and is supported by strong reasoning and evidence. | The claim statement states a character trait that was important in solving yellow fever and is supported by reasoning and evidence. | The claim statement states a character trait but lacks strong reasoning and evidence to support it. | The claim statement is unclear or unsupported by reasoning and evidence. |
| Analysis of Supported Evidence | The analysis thoroughly examines and explains the collected evidence, demonstrating a deep understanding of how the character trait contributed to solving yellow fever. | The analysis examines and explains the collected evidence, showing an understanding of how the character trait contributed to solving yellow fever. | The analysis attempts to examine the collected evidence but lacks depth in explaining how the character trait contributed to solving yellow fever. | The analysis is minimal or does not effectively explain how the character trait contributed to solving yellow fever. |
| Organization and Clarity | The essay is well-organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs that logically present evidence, and a conclusion that restates the claim and key points. | The essay is organized with an introduction, body paragraphs that present evidence, and a conclusion that restates the claim. | The essay lacks some organization, making it difficult to follow the flow of ideas. | The essay is disorganized and lacks clarity in presenting ideas. |
| Grammar and Mechanics | The essay demonstrates strong grammar and mechanics with varied sentence structures, correct punctuation, and proper spelling and capitalization. | The essay has mostly correct grammar and mechanics with some errors in sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, or capitalization. | The essay contains noticeable errors in grammar and mechanics that impact readability. | The essay has significant errors in grammar and mechanics, making it difficult to understand. |