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LT 8: Strong work! This essay is
Organization highly organized. It is
obvious you have
consistently followed a
storyline or topical
structure. The intro
paragraph is clear and
inviting, the body
paragraphs are organized
with main ideas, supporting
details, and conclusions,
and the concluding
paragraph wraps up the
essay in a satisfying way.
Your ideas are very easy to
follow!
LT 3: If there are any errors in
Conventions conventions (spelling,
capitalization, grammar,
punctuation, and
formatting), they are rare
and do not distract from the
quality of the work/ideas.
We also see effective and
accurate use of quotes.
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You have met the target!
There is ample evidence that
you are using a storyline or
topical structure. We see
that your intro paragraph has
a hook, factual overview, and
thesis. In your body
paragraphs, you tend to start
with main ideas before
elaborating with supporting
details. There is at least one
quote that is appropriately
placed. There is also at least
one body paragraph with a
concluding sentence ("so
what" or transition to the next
paragraph). Your conclusion
revisits the thesis and wraps
up your essay. Sometimes
your ideas are a little jumpy
or repetitive, but overall you
have shown that you
understand how to organize
an essay.
There are occasional errors
in conventions (spelling,
capitalization, grammar,
punctuation, and formatting).
Your quote(s) tend to follow
all the rules we discussed in
class. But overall, there are
errors that distract from the
work/ideas.
There is evidence that you
understand the basics of
essay organization. But
some important things are
missing (see the Proficient
column for a list). Practice
using all the ingredients of
intro paragraphs, body
paragraphs, and/or
conclusions to make sure
you are mastering this
skill. Your audience wants
to follow your ideas, but
right now it is easy to get
lost.
There are frequent errors
in conventions (spelling,
capitalization, grammar,
punctuation, and
formatting). Use of quotes
may be an issue as well.
Take more time to
self-edit, or come talk to
Matt or Mary about
specific mistakes and how
to correct them.
Modern Day Hero Essay
IE
There is limited evidence
of essay organization.
Your work seems like it
is missing entire
paragraphs, or your
essay seems to stop
abruptly. We wouldn't
teach you the specific
skills if they weren't
important. Please come
talk to Matt or Mary
about how to improve
your organization. We
will help you if you ask!
There are many errors in
conventions (spelling,
capitalization, grammar,
punctuation, quotes, and
formatting). It is difficult
to follow your ideas.
Please come and talk to
Matt or Mary about some
of the mistakes we are
seeing and how to fix
them.
There is an insufficient
amount of writing to fairly
assess your progress
with organization. Please
take more time to
complete work that meets
the criteria, or come and
ask for help before the
deadline.
There is an insufficient
amount of writing to fairly
assess your progress
with conventions. Please
take more time to
complete work that meets
the criteria, or come and
ask for help before the
deadline.