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| Criteria | 4 Points Excellent |
3 Points Good |
2 Points Fair |
1 Point Needs Improvement |
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| Introduction | Clearly introduces the topic with a strong opening statement that grabs the reader’s attention. | Introduces the topic with a clear opening statement, but it may not be very engaging. | Mentions the topic, but the opening statement is unclear or not engaging. | Does not introduce the topic clearly or lacks an opening statement. |
| Thesis Statement | Presents a clear and strong thesis statement that states the writer’s position on school uniforms. | Presents a clear thesis statement, but it could be stronger or more specific. | Thesis statement is present but unclear or weak. | Lacks a thesis statement or it is very unclear. |
| Supporting Arguments | Provides three or more strong and relevant reasons supporting the thesis with clear explanations. | Provides two or more reasons supporting the thesis with explanations. | Provides one or two reasons, but they may be unclear or lack explanations. | Provides few or no reasons, and they are unclear or unsupported. |
| Evidence and Examples | Uses specific and relevant evidence or examples to support each argument effectively. | Uses some evidence or examples, but they may not be very specific or relevant. | Uses minimal evidence or examples, which may not support the arguments well. | Does not use evidence or examples to support the arguments. |
| Conclusion | Provides a strong conclusion that summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis. | Provides a conclusion that summarizes the main points but may not reinforce the thesis strongly. | Provides a weak conclusion that may not summarize the main points clearly. | Lacks a conclusion or provides an unclear conclusion. |
| Organization | Essay is well-organized with a clear and logical flow of ideas. | Essay is organized, but some parts may not flow smoothly. | Essay has some organization, but ideas may be unclear or jumbled. | Essay lacks organization and ideas are difficult to follow. |
| Grammar and Spelling | Contains few or no grammar and spelling errors. | Contains some grammar and spelling errors, but they do not interfere with understanding. | Contains several grammar and spelling errors that may interfere with understanding. | Contains many grammar and spelling errors that make the essay difficult to understand. |
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