SENIOR WRITING RUBRIC
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(Foundational Senior) |
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Module Taught
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| Introduction |
4.A.1
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clear and forceful thesis statement is demonstrated in paragraph |
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4.A.2
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essay has an engaging intro paragraph which has at least three main ideas to support said thesis statement |
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| Evidence |
4.A.3
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essay demonstrates or exceeds a minimum of seven paragraphs |
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4.A.4
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essay demonstrates clear opinion and acknowledges at least one counter opinion |
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4.A.5
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new ideas(each paragraph) utilizes examples, quotes, analysis and robust supporting details |
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4.A.6
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support in paper utilizes examples, quotes, facts, paraphrasing, and summarizing |
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| Results |
4.A.7
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Results section utilizes at least two different types of graphical data |
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4.A.8
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quantitative data presented shows a direct connection and support of thesis statement. |
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4.A.9
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essay includes at least four pieces of qauntitative data (pie graph, line graph, quoted data from reference material) |
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| Conclusion |
4.A.10
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conclusion presents a linked summary which creatively presents a summation of main ideas and thesis statement |
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| Bibliography |
4.A.11
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essay has bibliography written in proper MLA format |
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| Source |
4.A.12
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essay utilizes at least three secondary sources and one primary source |
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4.A.13
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at least one source is a reference book |
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| Citation |
4.A.14
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proper MLA citation format is demonstrated after quotations and at least one citation comes after a paraphrase |
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Basics for Mastery!
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essay demonstrates all skills from 3A
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(Standard Senior) |
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Section in Essay Writer
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Skill
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Module Taught
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| Introduction |
4.B.1
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thesis statement is clear, forceful and concise |
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4.B.2
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introduction presents at least three main ideas to support said thesis statment and acknowledges one counterargument in introduction |
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| Evidence |
4.B.3
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essay demonstrates or exceeds a minimum of eight paragraphs (1 intro, 1 counter-argument, 4 evidence, 1 result, and 1 conclusion) |
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4.B.4
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body paragraphs contain sentences which strenuously support author's opinion & clearly connect to thesis statement |
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4.B.5
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some sentences in body paragraphs utiilize conjunctive adverbs to illustrate equal or subordinate ideas (moreover, furthermore, therefore, however) |
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4.B.6
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some sentences in body paragraphs utilize subjunctive conjunctions to clearly illustrate relationship between ideas (although, even though, in order that, since, unless, whether) |
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4.B.7
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support in paper utilizes paraphrasing |
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| Results |
4.B.8
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Results section utilizes at least two different types of graphical data accompanied by analysis |
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4.B.9
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quantitative data presented shows a forceful connection and support of thesis statement. |
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4.B.10
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essay includes a variety of quantitative data from a variety of graphical sources |
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| Conclusion |
4.B.11
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conclusion demonstrates a summary of the essay and achieves an engaging and memorable ending |
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| Bibliography |
4.B.12
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essay has an annotated bibliography written in proper MLA format |
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| Source |
4.B.13
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essay utilizes at least three secondary sources and two primary sources |
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4.B.14
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sources are varied: books, reference books, newspaper article from period |
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| Citation |
4.B.15
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proper MLA citation format is demonstrated after quotations and at least one citation comes after a paraphrase |
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(Accelerated Senior) |
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Section in Essay Writer
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Skill Code
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Skill
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Module Taught
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| Introduction |
4.C.1
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thesis statement is creative, clear, forceful and concise |
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4.C.2
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introduction presents at least three main ideas to support said thesis statment and presents two counterargument in introduction |
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| Evidence |
4.C.3
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essay demonstrates or exceeds a minimum of ten paragraphs (1 intro, 1 counter-argument, 4 evidence, 1 result, and 1 conclusion) Balance of paragraphs is at writer's discretion. |
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4.C.4
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body paragraphs contain sentences which strenuously support author's opinion & clearly connect to thesis statement without alienating reader |
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4.C.5
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body paragraphs seemlessly utlize subjunctive conjunctions and conjuntive adverbs to illustrate equal, subordinate or relation between ideas |
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4.C.6
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body paragraphs seemlessly utilize a balance of transitional words to illustrate addition(also, besides, furthermore, moreover), compare(in the same manner, similarly, likewise), contrast(on the other hand, in contrast, nevertheless), and chronology(next, later, meanwhile, when) and logical relationship(consequently, as a result, for this reason, since) |
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| Results |
4.C.7
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Results section utilizes at least three different types of graphical data accompanied by analysis |
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4.C.8
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quantitative data presented shows a forceful and engaging connection in support of thesis statement. |
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4.C.9
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essay seemlessly integrates quantitative data from a variety of graphical sources |
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| Conclusion |
4.C.10
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conclusion demonstrates a summary of the essay and achieves an engaging and memorable ending |
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4.C.11
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conclusion makes at least one statement which demonstrates inductive reasoning to answer essay question |
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| Bibliography |
4.C.12
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essay has an annotated bibliography written in proper MLA format. Annotation itereates specific pages used. |
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| Source |
4.C.13
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balanced number of secondary and primary sources are used with majority of sources being primary and properly connected to thesis statement |
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4.C.14
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sources demonstrate an appropriate and engaging balance (books, reference books, newspaper article from period, letter from period, political correspondence, legislative proceedings) |
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| Citation |
4.C.15
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proper MLA citation is demonstrated based on the varied types of sources |
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