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Format
The appropriate heading is on the paper. There is a centered title. Everything is double spaced and in Times New Roman size 12.
One of these elements is missing.
Two of these elements are missing.
Three or more of these are missing.
Introductory Paragraph
The paragraph is indented. It has a wonderful introductory sentence that grabs the readers' attention. It offers a main idea and three supporting details.
The paragraph is indented. A main idea and three supporting details are offered.
The paragraph is indented, and the organization is somewhat organized.
The paragraph is written carelessly, or the sentences are unrelated to the content of the essay.
Body
Each of the three paragraphs is an expansion of a supporting detail from the intro. 1 robust vocabulary word is included (in bold). Each paragraph is indented. Each paragraph is 4 sentences.
Each of the three paragraphs expand a supporting detail. They are mostly four sentences. 1 vocab word is included.
The three ideas are somewhat explored. They are short and concise.
There are not enough paragraphs to support the introduction.
Conclusion
The conclusion wraps up the essay and reiterates the main idea. There is a transition cue ("in conclusion") to signal the end of the essay. It is indented. It is more than one sentence.
The conclusion offers a transition and reiterates the main idea. It is short and could be developed further.
The conclusion offers a transition cue but is only 1 sentence.
The transition needs a lot of work!
Grammar and Spelling
All sentences are complete. Each sentence is punctuated appropriately, and all proper nouns are capitalized. There are no spelling mistakes and no run ons.
There are 1-3 mistakes in spelling AND grammar.
There are 4-7 mistakes in spelling AND grammar.
There are more than 8 mistakes.
Works Cited
The works cited are titled (either as "Sources" or "Works Cited") and are at the bottom of the page.
The works cited are present, but not titled or not at the bottom of the page.
The works cited are not present.
