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(Foundational Sophomore)

Section in Essay Writer
Skill Code
Skill
Trimester Taught
Introduction
2.A.1
purpose of paper is written in beginning of paper
1
2.A.2
there are at least two details in beginning paper which evidently connect to purpose statement
2
Evidence
2.A.3
inclusion of at least one relevant quote
2
2.A.4
ideas(paragraphs) in middle of paper evidently transition from one to the other in a cogent fashion
1
2.A.5
paragraphs in middle of paper have the source of information in parentheses at end of specific sentence
1
Results
2.A.6
essay includes at least two pieces of qauntitative data (pie graph, line graph, quoted data from reference material) which connects to purpose of paper
2
Conclusion
2.A.7
Essay has ending section which creatively brings closure to paper
1
Bibliography
2.A.8
essay has a bibliography completed via worksheet with prompts
1
Source
2.A.9
three or more secondary sources are used
3
2.A.10
sources are evaluated for credibility
1
Citation
2.A.11
paragraphs have quotation marks around quotes in proper format
2
2.A.12
quotations have a period after parentheses
2
2.A.13
quotations have source in parentheses after quote
2
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essay demonstrates all skills from 1A
 

 




 

(Standard Sophomore)

Section in Essay Writer
Skill Code
Skill
Trimester Required
Introduction
2.B.1
Introduction has three sentences which introduce main ideas of paper.  
2.B.2
clear thesis statement is demonstrated in paragraph  
Evidence
2.B.3
essay flows in cogent fashion which demonstrates comprehension of material  
2.B.4
each main idea receives at least one paragraph of support  
2.B.5
body paragraphs demonstrate mastery of material and have a minimum of 6 sentences  
2.B.6
paragraphs have properly formatted topic sentences  
2.B.7
new ideas(each paragraph) utilizes examples, quotes and analysis  
Results
2.B.8
quantitative data is presented in paragraph after body paragraphs but before conclusion  
2.B.9
essay includes at least three pieces of qauntitative data (pie graph, line graph, quoted data from reference material) which connects to purpose of paper  
Conclusion
2.B.10
conclusion presents unique summation of ideas and thesis statement  
Bibliography
2.B.11
essay has a bibliography  
Source
2.B.12
at least one source is a book  
2.B.13
source is evaluated for date of copyright  
2.B.14
essay utilizes at least three secondary sources  
Citation
2.B.15
proper MLA citation format is demonstrated after quotations  
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(Accelerated Sophomore)

Section in Essay Writer
Skill Code
Skill
Trimester Required/Taught
Introduction
2.C.1
clear and forceful thesis statement is demonstrated in introduction paragraph  
2.C.2
essay has an engaging intro paragraph which has at least three main ideas to support said thesis statement  
Evidence
2.C.3
essay demonstrates or exceeds a minimum of seven paragraphs  
2.C.4
essay demonstrates clear opinion and acknowledges at least one counter opinion  
2.C.5
new ideas(each paragraph) utilizes examples, quotes, analysis and robust supporting details  
2.C.6
some sentences in body paragraphs utilize subjunctive conjunctions to illustrate relationship between ideas (although, even though, in order that, since, unless, whether)  
Results
2.C.7
Results section utilizes at least two different types of graphical data  
2.C.8
quantitative data presented shows a direct connection and support of thesis statement.  
2.C.9
essay includes at least four pieces of qauntitative data (pie graph, line graph, quoted data from reference material)  
Conclusion
2.C.10
conclusion presents a linked summary which creatively presents a summation of main ideas and thesis statement  
Bibliography
2.C.11
essay has bibliography written in proper MLA format  
Source
2.C.12
essay utilizes at least three secondary sources and one primary source  
2.C.13
at least one source is a book  
2.C.14
at least one source is a reference book  
Citation
2.C.15
all citations are in correct MLA format  
 

   
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