Essay:

Student Name:

Date:

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Received

Student Self Assessment

The essay has an introductory paragraph.

· Thesis statement

· At least three introductory points to be covered in the body

· The introduction has at least 4 sentences

15

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

The essay has body paragraphs sufficient for essay.

· paragraphs contain transitional words or phrases appropriate to the type of writing ; eases movement from one paragraph to the next

· paragraphs are related to the thesis statement and reflected in the introductory paragraph

· paragraphs clearly explain the opinion/statement posed in the thesis statement

· paragraphs use appropriate literary terminology as presented in class

· paragraphs convey a clear understanding of the subject matter by the author; understanding of the question is evident

· examples/definition are clearly expressed and appropriate for the topic; examples include quotes from the source

· paragraphs show forethought, synthesis and revision

· paragraphs are sufficient in length to explain the author's position

· source content is appropriate for topic and grade level of essay

50

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

The essay has a concluding paragraph.

· paragraph summarizes details from the body paragraphs

· paragraph restates ideas from the thesis statement

· paragraph summarizes, deduces, poses an appropriate logical question, calls for an action, or makes a logical assumption

15

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

The essay has no grammatical errors, including, but not limited to:

o spelling

o   mechanics

o  syntax

o usage

10

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

N

MLA

· The essay uses appropriate sources

· The essay has a title page

· The essay has a Work(s) Cited page

· The essay uses in-text citations documented properly

· The works cited page is formatted properly with appropriate punctuation

· The paper otherwise follows standard MLA format

10

Y

N

6. Additional Deductions:

!          comma splice

!          run-on sentence

!          fragment

Teacher Discretion

Total

100