Rubric – English Grade 10 Global Warming

Criteria Excellent (4 points) Good (3 points) Fair (2 points) Poor (1 point)
Thesis Statement Clear, concise, and well-defined thesis that addresses the prompt and provides a strong argument. Clear thesis that addresses the prompt but may lack some precision or strength. Thesis is present but unclear or not directly addressing the prompt. Thesis is missing or does not address the prompt.
Introduction Engaging introduction that provides relevant background information and clearly sets up the essay. Good introduction that provides some background information and sets up the essay. Introduction is present but lacks engagement or sufficient background information. Introduction is missing or does not provide relevant background information.
Supporting Arguments Three or more well-developed arguments that are clearly explained and supported with evidence. Two or more well-developed arguments that are explained and supported with evidence. One or two arguments that are somewhat developed but lack sufficient explanation or evidence. Arguments are unclear, unsupported, or missing.
Use of Evidence Strong and relevant evidence is used to support arguments; sources are cited correctly. Relevant evidence is used to support arguments; sources are mostly cited correctly. Some evidence is used but may not be entirely relevant or well-cited. Little to no evidence is used, or evidence is irrelevant and not cited.
Counterarguments Effectively addresses and refutes counterarguments with clear reasoning and evidence. Addresses counterarguments with some reasoning and evidence. Mentions counterarguments but does not effectively refute them. Does not address counterarguments.
Conclusion Strong conclusion that summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis. Good conclusion that summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis. Conclusion is present but may be weak or not fully summarize the main points. Conclusion is missing or does not summarize the main points.
Organization Essay is well-organized with clear transitions between paragraphs. Essay is organized with some clear transitions between paragraphs. Essay has some organization but lacks clear transitions. Essay is poorly organized and lacks clear transitions.
Grammar and Mechanics Free of grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors. Few grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors. Several grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors. Many grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors.
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