Period: __________ Student Name: _________________________________________

/ 64 Basic Content and Organization

1 0 - followed the basic directions of the CBA

5 4 3 1 - had a clear position and stayed focused on that position

10 7 4 0 - had evidence to support my position

18 14 10 4 - elaborated on topic using reasons, well-chosen and specific details, examples, facts, evidence, etc.

5 3 1 0 - organized my paper to make the best case for my position

14 10 5 0 - considered the opposing argument(s) and, if important, refuted them (proved false)

3 2 1 0 - began my paper with an opening, including a statement of position (thesis)

3 2 1 0 - ended my paper with an summary and a call for action or a statement of judgement

5 3 1 0 - used transitions throughout the paper to connect my ideas, arguments, and evidence

/ 14 Writing Style and Voice

4 3 2 1 - showed that I am committed to my position by writing in a voice appropriate for my audience

8 6 4 2 - used words, phrases, and persuasive techniques that urged or compeled the audience to support my position

2 1 0 - used different types and lengths of sentences

/ 22 Conventions

4 3 2 1 - followed the rules of grammar and Standard English usage

4 3 2 1 - spelled words correctly

4 3 2 1 - used correct capitalization

4 3 2 1 - used correct punctuation

4 3 2 1 - wrote in complete sentences

2 1 0 - showed where new paragraphs began

+ % Bonuses

(+__) complex vocabulary (+__) poetic wording

(+__) passion (+__) good use of humor

(+__) good tone (+__) genius flashes

(+__) appropriate use of graphics/images (+__) depth of detail

My notations key

insert paragraph awkward phrasing

optional wrong word

good point I’m skeptical

need a smoother transition from one idea to another

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version. 1 – 10/08/2009 TOTAL GRADE = /100