English essay about poem

Category

4

(Excellent)

(Very Effective)

3

(Good)

(Effective)

2

(Average)

(Somewhat Effective)

1

(Poor)

(Not Effective)

0

(Inadequate)

CONTENT:

· Main idea

· Topic sentences

· Supporting details

· Conclusion

· Purpose

· Audience

· Engaging

· Meaningful

· Original

· Creative

Uses appropriate, relevant and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer’s understanding, and shaping the whole work*; writer synthesized ideas from readings and/or personal experience; used critical thinking skills & literary devices effectively; thesis statement is well thought out and clearly conveyed; body paragraph topic sentences and supporting sentences are well developed.

Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work*; thesis statement is well thought out and clearly stated; body paragraph topic sentences and supporting sentences are well developed.

Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work*; thesis statement is well thought out and clearly stated; body paragraphs clearly identifiable by their topic sentences; supporting sentences show an attempt to develop body paragraphs.

Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work*; thesis statement is clearly stated; body paragraphs are clearly identifiable by their topic sentences; body paragraphs’ supporting sentences show minimal development.

No appropriate or relevant content exists: no clearly stated thesis statement; no topic sentences; no supporting sentences / details; no conclusion; essay is unreadable or substandard for college level work.

ORGANIZATION:

· Rhetorical mode

· Introduction

· Body paragraphs

· Conclusion

· Transitions

· Coherence

· Unity

Introduction is strong, creative and engaging. Body paragraphs organized in a logical way with appropriate transitions, ideas and topic sentences relate back to thesis. Conclusion skillfully reinforces thesis and gives closure to essay. Unity is exemplary.

Introduction is engaging, but not creative. Body paragraphs organized in a logical way with appropriate transitions, ideas and topic sentences relating back to thesis. Conclusion reinforces thesis and gives closure.

Introduction attempts to be engaging /creative but needs development. Body paragraphs organized in a logical way but may lack transitions; ideas and topic sentences may not always relate back to thesis. Conclusion attempts to reinforce thesis and gives closure but lacks depth.

Introduction lacks depth, creativity, and is not engaging. Body paragraphs lack structure, are disorganized and difficult to follow with minimal transitions; ideas and topic sentences do not always relate back to the thesis. Conclusion does not reinforce thesis nor effectively give closure.

Introduction, body paragraphs and/or conclusion may not exist or interfere with readability.

MECHANICS / STYLE

· Sentence variety

· Grammar

· Punctuation

· Spelling

· Usage

· Capitalization

· Voice

Graceful language skillfully conveys meaning to readers with clarity and fluency; virtually error free; varied, interesting sentence structure; effective use of voice.

Straightforward language generally conveys meaning to readers; few, if any, errors; variety in sentence structure; appropriate use of voice.

Language generally conveys meaning to readers; some errors in sentence structure / mechanics interfere with flow of essay; voice is difficult to discern.

Language may impede meaning, but errors do not interfere with readability; sentence structure is basic, but accurate; voice is lacking.

Language impedes meaning because of multiple errors in usage which interferes with readability; sentence structure is inadequate and/or nonstandard English. Voice is non-existent.

MLA /APA

· Format

· Quality of sources

· In-text citations

· Works cited page

Paper adheres to MLA/APA format; all sources are relevant and reputable; all direct quotes, paraphrases and summaries are properly introduced & all in-text citations are correct; works cited is perfectly formatted; no plagiarism.

Paper adheres to MLA/APA format; all sources are relevant and reputable; most direct quotes, paraphrases and summaries are properly introduced & most in-text citations are correct; works cited is properly formatted; no plagiarism.

Paper somewhat adheres to MLA/APA format; many sources are relevant and reputable; many direct quotes, paraphrases and summaries are properly introduced & many in-text citations are correct; works cited is properly formatted, except for minor errors; no plagiarism.

Paper does not adhere to MLA/APA format; most sources are

not relevant / reputable; most direct quotes, paraphrases and summaries lack context; some in-text citations are missing or most are incorrect; works cited is improperly formatted; plagiarism may be evident.

Paper does not adhere to MLA/APA format; no sources are relevant or reputable & in-text citations and /or works cited page are missing; paper relies mostly on conventional wisdom; plagiarism is evident.