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embedded Writing an expository essay aSSeSSmeNT 2
SCORING GUIDE
Scoring Criteria
Exemplary
The essay
• responds to the
prompt with a clearly focused and well- sustained main idea
• integrates relevant evidence from various sources (e.g., literature, nonfiction, personal experience, research) with detail and commentary.
Proficient
The essay
• responds to the
prompt with a focused and sustained main idea
• integrates evidence from multiple sources (e.g., literature, nonfiction, personal experience, research) with commentary.
Emerging
Structure
The essay
• introduces the main
idea in an engaging
hook and clear thesis
• uses an effective
multiparagraph organizational structure
• uses a variety of transitions and topic sentences to create coherence and integrate ideas
• provides an insightful conclusion.
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The essay
• introduces the main
idea with a hook and
thesis
• uses an appropriate
multiparagraph organizational structure
• uses transitions and topic sentences to create coherence
• provides a conclusion that connects to larger ideas.
The essay
• responds to the
prompt with an unfocused or inconsistently sustained main idea
• uses irrelevant or insufficient evidence; may lack multiple sources or provide weak commentary.
The essay
• introduces the main
idea with a weak
hook or thesis
• uses a flawed
or inconsistent organizational structure
• uses transitions and topic sentences ineffectively or inconsistently
• provides a weak, illogical, or repetitive conclusion.
Incomplete
Ideas
The essay
• does not respond to
the prompt; response
is vague or confusing
• uses minimal
evidence and commentary.
The essay
• does not include an
introduction
• has little or no obvious
organizational
structure
• uses few or no
transitions and topic
sentences
• lacks a conclusion.
Use of Language
The essay
• uses precise and
accurate diction to
illustrate the topic
• demonstrates
command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and usage (including parallel structure, commas
in a series, and semicolons).
The essay
• uses diction that is
appropriate to the
topic and purpose
• demonstrates
adequate command of the conventions
of standard English capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and usage (including parallel structure, commas
in a series, and semicolons).
The essay
• uses basic diction
inappropriate to the
topic or purpose
• demonstrates partial
or inconsistent command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and usage (including parallel structure, commas
in a series, and semicolons).
The essay
• uses diction that is
vague or confusing
• lacks command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and usage; frequent errors obscure meaning.
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