Two Assignments - Narrative Essay and An Argument with Research - 12-15 Hours

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Performance Assessments Instructions: Research With Argument

LS7060

Categories Exemplary Proficient Fair Poor Not Shown

Introduction (10 points): Establishes a specific topic and approach, as well as setting an appropriate tone/mood for the rest of the essay. Engages the reader and creates interest. Has a clear thesis statement that identifies the writer’s topic and stance. WHST.11-12.1.A

10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0

Coherence and Unity (15 points): Ideas flow clearly and logically as essay is developed. Each paragraph begins with a clear topic sentence that contains one main idea (with enough detail to develop that idea clearly and logically) and a connection to the ideas that precede and follow it. Clear transitions are present between sentences as well as between paragraphs. Author remains focused on the topic. WHST.11-12.1.B

15 - 14 13 - 11 10 - 7 6 - 1 0

Support for Ideas (15 points): Adequate detail and accurate support are provided for each idea introduced. Specific, accurate, and relevant examples are used to show meaning. Essay does not simply make blanket claims without support. Quality sources (credible, accurate, reasonable, supported) are used effectively to enhance author’s ideas. Essay is the required length of 1,000-1,500 words. WHST.11-12.1.C

15 - 14 13 - 11 10 - 7 6 - 1 0

Research and Citation (15 points): Research is used as effective support for author’s ideas. Both parenthetical and end citations are correct and complete. No reference remains uncited.

15 - 14 13 - 11 10 - 7 6 - 1 0

Sentence Structure (5 points): Sentences are varied in both structure and length. Sentences are complete, expressive, clear, and to the point. No run-on sentences or fragments. WHST.11-12.1.D

5 4 3 - 2 1 0

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Performance Assessments Instructions: Research With Argument

LS7060

Categories Exemplary Proficient Fair Poor Not Shown

Voice (5 points): Writer remains in the correct voice throughout the paper, 3rd person objective, and is clearly on one side of the issue. WHST.11-12.1.D

5 4 3 - 2 1 0

Spelling and Word Choice (10 points): Essay is free of spelling errors. Appropriate language is chosen for each situation, fitting the mood/tone set in the introduction. Word choice complements, does not inhibit, clarity. WHST.11-12.1.D

10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0

MLA Formatting (5 points): Page numbers and headers are included and utilized correctly.

5 4 3 - 2 1 0

Punctuation (5 points): Essay is free of errors such as comma splices, misplaced commas, and inappropriate end punctuation. All punctuation is used correctly so as not to interfere with comprehension. WHST.11-12.1.D

5 4 3 - 2 1 0

Grammar (10 points): Essay utilizes correct and consistent verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, clear pronoun- antecedent agreement, etc. Grammar errors do not interfere with comprehension. WHST.11-12.1.D

10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0

Conclusion (5 points): Provides adequate closure and reinforces the meaning/significance established in the intro- duction. Effectively wraps up the essay. Writer re-states the thesis statement. WHST.11-12.1.E

5 4 3 - 2 4 - 1 0

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