| Criteria | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 1 Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | The introduction clearly states the student’s opinion on the most important technology and provides a strong thesis statement. | The introduction states the student’s opinion on the most important technology and includes a thesis statement. | The introduction somewhat states the student’s opinion on the most important technology and includes a weak thesis statement. | The introduction does not state the student’s opinion on the most important technology and lacks a thesis statement. |
| Supporting Evidence | The essay provides strong and relevant evidence from the texts to support the student’s opinion. | The essay provides relevant evidence from the texts to support the student’s opinion. | The essay provides some evidence from the texts, but it may not be fully relevant or strong enough to support the student’s opinion. | The essay does not provide any evidence from the texts to support the student’s opinion. |
| Organization | The essay is well-organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Transitions between paragraphs are smooth. | The essay is organized with an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Transitions between paragraphs are mostly smooth. | The essay has some organization, but the structure may be unclear or transitions between paragraphs are not smooth. | The essay lacks organization and the structure is unclear. Transitions between paragraphs are missing. |
| Clarity and Coherence | The essay is clear, coherent, and easy to understand. Ideas are presented logically and effectively. | The essay is mostly clear, coherent, and easy to understand. Ideas are presented logically. | The essay may have some unclear or incoherent parts. Ideas are not always presented logically. | The essay is unclear, incoherent, and difficult to understand. Ideas are not presented logically. |
| Concluding Statement | The essay includes a strong concluding statement that summarizes the student’s opinion and main points. | The essay includes a concluding statement that summarizes the student’s opinion and main points. | The essay includes a weak concluding statement that may not fully summarize the student’s opinion and main points. | The essay does not include a concluding statement. |
| Grammar and Spelling | The essay has no grammatical or spelling errors. | The essay has few grammatical or spelling errors that do not interfere with understanding. | The essay has some grammatical or spelling errors that occasionally interfere with understanding. | The essay has numerous grammatical or spelling errors that make it difficult to understand. |
| Word Choice and Sentence Fluency | The essay demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary and sentence structures. Sentences flow smoothly and effectively. | The essay demonstrates varied vocabulary and sentence structures. Sentences generally flow smoothly. | The essay has limited vocabulary and sentence variety. Sentences may not always flow smoothly. | The essay has repetitive vocabulary and limited sentence variety. Sentences do not flow smoothly. |