| Criteria | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 1 Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | The introduction clearly states the writer’s position and provides a strong hook to engage the reader. | The introduction states the writer’s position and provides a hook to engage the reader. | The introduction states the writer’s position but lacks a strong hook to engage the reader. | The introduction does not clearly state the writer’s position and lacks a hook to engage the reader. |
| Argument Development | The essay presents a clear and well-developed argument supported by strong evidence from both texts. | The essay presents a clear argument supported by evidence from both texts. | The essay presents an argument but lacks strong evidence from both texts. | The essay does not present a clear argument and lacks evidence from both texts. |
| Organization | The essay is well-organized with a logical structure that enhances the argument. | The essay is organized with a clear structure that supports the argument. | The essay has some organization, but the structure does not fully support the argument. | The essay lacks organization and the structure does not support the argument. |
| Use of Evidence | The essay effectively uses evidence from both texts to support the argument. | The essay uses evidence from both texts to support the argument. | The essay uses some evidence from both texts, but it is not fully effective in supporting the argument. | The essay does not use evidence from both texts to support the argument. |
| Conclusion | The conclusion effectively summarizes the argument and leaves the reader with a strong closing statement. | The conclusion summarizes the argument and provides a closing statement. | The conclusion summarizes the argument but lacks a strong closing statement. | The conclusion does not effectively summarize the argument and lacks a closing 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 consistently interfere with understanding. |