| Criteria | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | Introduction lacks a strong hook and claim. | Introduction has a weak hook and claim. | Introduction has a somewhat strong hook and claim. | Introduction has a strong hook and claim. |
| Elaboration | Writer did not provide reasons or examples to support their claim. | Writer provided limited reasons or examples to support their claim. | Writer provided some reasons and examples to support their claim. | Writer provided multiple reasons and examples to support their claim. |
| Conclusion | Conclusion is missing opinion statement, restatement, and call to action. | Conclusion lacks opinion statement or restatement. | Conclusion includes opinion statement and restates some important points. | Conclusion includes opinion statement, restates important points, and has a strong call to action. |
| Punctuation and Capitalization | Incorrect use of punctuation and capitalization throughout. | Some errors in punctuation and capitalization. | Adequate use of punctuation and capitalization with minor errors. | Correct use of punctuation and capitalization. |
| Spelling | Multiple spelling errors throughout the essay. | Several spelling errors present. | Some spelling errors noted. | Correct spelling used throughout. |