| Criteria | Excellent (25 points) | Good (20 points) | Fair (15 points) | Poor (10 points) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organization (Introduction, Body, Conclusion) | Essay has a clear and engaging introduction, well-developed body paragraphs, and a strong conclusion that effectively summarizes the main points. | Essay has a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion, but may lack some engagement or depth. | Essay has an introduction, body, and conclusion, but they may be unclear or not well-developed. | Essay lacks a clear introduction, body, or conclusion, making it difficult to follow. |
| Grammar | Essay is free from grammatical errors, demonstrating excellent command of language. | Essay contains a few minor grammatical errors but does not impede understanding. | Essay contains several grammatical errors that may occasionally impede understanding. | Essay contains frequent grammatical errors that make it difficult to understand. |
| Relevance to Topic | Essay stays focused on the topic throughout and provides insightful and relevant content. | Essay stays mostly on topic and provides relevant content, with minor deviations. | Essay occasionally strays from the topic and includes some irrelevant content. | Essay frequently strays from the topic and includes mostly irrelevant content. |
| Word Count | Essay is within 290-310 words, demonstrating excellent adherence to the word count requirement. | Essay is within 280-320 words, showing good adherence to the word count requirement. | Essay is within 270-330 words, showing fair adherence to the word count requirement. | Essay is below 270 or above 330 words, showing poor adherence to the word count requirement. |