| Criteria | Excellent (20 points) | Good (15 points) | Satisfactory (10 points) | Needs Improvement (5 points) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of Characters/Symbol | Demonstrates a deep understanding of Nya and Salva or the chosen symbol, with insightful comparisons and contrasts or symbolic analysis. | Shows a good understanding of Nya and Salva or the chosen symbol, with clear comparisons and contrasts or symbolic analysis. | Displays a basic understanding of Nya and Salva or the chosen symbol, with some comparisons and contrasts or symbolic analysis. | Shows limited understanding of Nya and Salva or the chosen symbol, with unclear or inaccurate comparisons and contrasts or symbolic analysis. |
| Use of Evidence | Uses relevant and well-chosen quotes to support claims in each paragraph, with thorough explanation. | Uses relevant quotes to support claims in most paragraphs, with adequate explanation. | Uses some quotes to support claims, but explanations may be lacking or unclear. | Uses few or no quotes, with little to no explanation of evidence. |
| Organization | Essay is well-organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Ideas flow logically and coherently. | Essay is organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Most ideas flow logically. | Essay has some organization, but ideas may not always flow logically. | Essay lacks clear organization, making it difficult to follow the argument. |
| Grammar and Mechanics | Few or no errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Writing is clear and polished. | Some errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling, but they do not interfere with understanding. | Several errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling that may interfere with understanding. | Frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling that make the writing difficult to understand. |
| MLA Format | Consistently uses MLA format correctly for in-text citations and works cited. | Uses MLA format correctly for most in-text citations and works cited. | Attempts to use MLA format, but with several errors. | Does not use MLA format or uses it incorrectly. |