SOPHOMORE WRITING RUBRIC
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(Foundational Sophomore) |
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Skill Code
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Skill
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Trimester Taught
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| Introduction |
2.A.1
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purpose of paper is written in beginning of paper |
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2.A.2
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there are at least two details in beginning paper which evidently connect to purpose statement |
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| Evidence |
2.A.3
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inclusion of at least one relevant quote |
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2.A.4
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ideas(paragraphs) in middle of paper evidently transition from one to the other in a cogent fashion |
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2.A.5
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paragraphs in middle of paper have the source of information in parentheses at end of specific sentence |
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| Results |
2.A.6
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essay includes at least two pieces of qauntitative data (pie graph, line graph, quoted data from reference material) which connects to purpose of paper |
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| Conclusion |
2.A.7
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Essay has ending section which creatively brings closure to paper |
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| Bibliography |
2.A.8
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essay has a bibliography completed via worksheet with prompts |
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| Source |
2.A.9
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three or more secondary sources are used |
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2.A.10
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sources are evaluated for credibility |
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| Citation |
2.A.11
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paragraphs have quotation marks around quotes in proper format |
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2.A.12
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quotations have a period after parentheses |
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2.A.13
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quotations have source in parentheses after quote |
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essay demonstrates all skills from 1A
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(Standard Sophomore) |
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Section in Essay Writer
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Skill Code
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Skill
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Trimester Required
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| Introduction |
2.B.1
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Introduction has three sentences which introduce main ideas of paper. | |
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2.B.2
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clear thesis statement is demonstrated in paragraph | ||
| Evidence |
2.B.3
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essay flows in cogent fashion which demonstrates comprehension of material | |
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2.B.4
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each main idea receives at least one paragraph of support | ||
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2.B.5
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body paragraphs demonstrate mastery of material and have a minimum of 6 sentences | ||
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2.B.6
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paragraphs have properly formatted topic sentences | ||
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2.B.7
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new ideas(each paragraph) utilizes examples, quotes and analysis | ||
| Results |
2.B.8
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quantitative data is presented in paragraph after body paragraphs but before conclusion | |
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2.B.9
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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
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conclusion presents unique summation of ideas and thesis statement | |
| Bibliography |
2.B.11
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essay has a bibliography | |
| Source |
2.B.12
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at least one source is a book | |
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2.B.13
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source is evaluated for date of copyright | ||
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2.B.14
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essay utilizes at least three secondary sources | ||
| Citation |
2.B.15
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proper MLA citation format is demonstrated after quotations | |
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(Accelerated Sophomore) |
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Section in Essay Writer
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Skill Code
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Skill
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Trimester
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| Introduction |
2.C.1
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clear and forceful thesis statement is demonstrated in introduction paragraph | |
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2.C.2
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essay has an engaging intro paragraph which has at least three main ideas to support said thesis statement | ||
| Evidence |
2.C.3
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essay demonstrates or exceeds a minimum of seven paragraphs | |
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2.C.4
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essay demonstrates clear opinion and acknowledges at least one counter opinion | ||
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2.C.5
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new ideas(each paragraph) utilizes examples, quotes, analysis and robust supporting details | ||
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2.C.6
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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
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Results section utilizes at least two different types of graphical data | |
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2.C.8
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quantitative data presented shows a direct connection and support of thesis statement. | ||
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2.C.9
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essay includes at least four pieces of qauntitative data (pie graph, line graph, quoted data from reference material) | ||
| Conclusion |
2.C.10
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conclusion presents a linked summary which creatively presents a summation of main ideas and thesis statement | |
| Bibliography |
2.C.11
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essay has bibliography written in proper MLA format | |
| Source |
2.C.12
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essay utilizes at least three secondary sources and one primary source | |
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2.C.13
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at least one source is a book | ||
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2.C.14
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at least one source is a reference book | ||
| Citation |
2.C.15
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all citations are in correct MLA format | |
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