Question | Answer |
Standars | Criteria for Evaluation |
blank (1) | Genre, Organization, and Focus |
WS 1.0 | Introduction grabs the reader's attention |
WA 2.4a | Opinion statement tells writer's position on an issue |
WS 1.2 WA 2.4b (question #4) | At least two convincing reasons support the opinion |
WS 1.0, 1.7 | Supporting reasons are in an order that makes sense |
WS 1.2 WA 2.4b (question #6) | At least one piece of evidence supports each reason |
WA 2.4c | Essay addresses reader's counterarguments |
WS 1.7 | Original, forceful words increase the essay's effect on audience |
WS 1.1 | Transitions aide coherence |
WS 1.0, 1.3 | Conclusion summarizes the reasons and/or gives a call to action. |
blank (2) | Writing conventions |
WA 2.0 WC 1.0, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 | Standard English spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are used appropriately for this grade level. |
WA 2.0 WC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 | Standard English grammar (with emphasis on comparative modifiers) and sentence structure are used appropriately for this grade level. |