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Above Level
5
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At Level
4
3
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Below Level
2
1
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Topic Sentence
Outcome 1
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The topic sentence is exceptionally clear, is
sophisticated or insightful, and is well supported throughout the essay.
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The topic sentence is clear and is well-supported
throughout the essay.
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The topic sentence is either unclear or it
is not supported throughout the essay.
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Supporting
Ideas
(Outcome 2)
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Supporting ideas and textual references are
very effective at supporting the topic sentence.
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Supporting ideas and textual references aim
at supporting the topic sentence and, for the most part, are successful.
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Supporting ideas and textual references
require development. Examples do not support the topic sentences.
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Topic and Concluding Sentences, and Discussion of
Literary Devices
(Outcome 3)
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Topic sentences are focused. They support and discuss
aspects of the thesis statement. Several literary devices are discussed.
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Topic sentences are somewhat focused. For the most part,
they support and discuss aspects of the thesis. Discussion of literary
devices is adequate.
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Topic sentences are unfocused. For the most part, they do
not support and discuss aspects of the thesis. Discussion of literary devices is limited or non-existent.
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Conventions
(Outcome 4)
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Spelling, grammar, sentence structure, and
paragraph structure are very accurate.
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Spelling, grammar, sentence structure, and
paragraph structure are fairly accurate.
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Inaccuracies in spelling, grammar, sentence
structure, and paragraph structure hinder communication.
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Citing and “Works Cited”
Outcome 5
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Resources have been cited correctly using
MLA format. The “Works Cited” page has been created following proper
formatting conventions.
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Resources have been cited correctly, for the
most part, using MLA format. The “Works Cited” page has been created
following most formatting conventions.
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Citations are heavily flawed or missing.
Formatting problems exist in the “Works Cited” page.
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Paragraph Rubric
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