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| Criteria | 4 Points – Excellent | 3 Points – Good | 2 Points – Fair | 1 Point – Needs Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thesis Statement | Clear, strong thesis that presents a specific argument about global warming and solutions. | Thesis is clear but may be somewhat vague or general. | Thesis is present but unclear or weakly stated. | No thesis statement or it does not address the topic. |
| Argument Development | Arguments are well-developed with strong evidence and examples that effectively support the thesis. | Arguments are developed with some evidence and examples, but may lack depth. | Arguments are weakly developed with minimal evidence or examples. | No clear arguments or evidence presented. |
| Organization | Essay is well-organized with clear and logical flow; each paragraph transitions smoothly to the next. | Essay is organized but may have some awkward transitions or unclear flow. | Essay lacks clear organization; paragraphs may be jumbled or not logically connected. | No clear organization; difficult to follow the argument. |
| Use of Language | Language is clear, persuasive, and appropriate for the audience; uses varied sentence structure. | Language is mostly clear and appropriate; some variety in sentence structure. | Language is unclear at times; limited sentence structure variety. | Language is confusing or inappropriate; many errors in grammar and mechanics. |
| Conclusion | Conclusion effectively summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis; leaves a strong impression. | Conclusion summarizes the main points but may not reinforce the thesis strongly. | Conclusion is weak; does not effectively summarize or reinforce the thesis. | No conclusion or it is irrelevant to the essay. |
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