| Criteria | A (Excellent) | B (Good) | C (Satisfactory) | D (Needs Improvement) | E (Limited) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topic Sentence | Clearly introduces a strong main idea with insight. | Introduces the main idea clearly. | Main idea is present but somewhat unclear. | Main idea is vague or weak. | Main idea is missing or very unclear. |
| Explanation | Provides thorough and insightful explanation. | Clear explanation with adequate details. | Explanation is basic with limited details. | Explanation lacks clarity and detail. | Explanation is unclear or not provided. |
| Evidence | Uses strong, relevant, and well-integrated evidence. | Relevant evidence with some integration. | Some evidence but lacks strong integration. | Evidence is weak or poorly integrated. | Little or no evidence provided. |
| Link | Effectively links to the main idea and next paragraph. | Links to the main idea and next paragraph. | Attempts to link to the main idea. | Link is unclear or poorly connected. | Link is missing or ineffective. |