| Criteria | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claim | No clear claim | Unclear or irrelevant claim | Basic claim with some relevance | Clear claim with relevance | Strong, focused claim |
| Evidence | No supporting evidence | Minimal or weak evidence | Some relevant evidence provided | Strong evidence supporting claim | Abundant, compelling evidence |
| Reasoning | No logical reasoning | Weak or flawed reasoning | Some logical connections made | Clear and logical reasoning | Thorough, insightful reasoning |
| Closing | No conclusion or irrelevant | Weak or abrupt conclusion | Basic conclusion with some closure | Clear and effective conclusion | Strong, impactful conclusion |
| Writing Conventions | Many errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling | Several errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling | Some errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling | Few errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling | Almost no errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling |