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Introduction Entire essay is focused on
the assigned topic and
does not stray to unrelated
topics
Organization The essay is clear and
easily read. At no time is
the reader wondering what
the writer is trying to say.
Development of Main Main ideas are clear,
Ideas specific, and well-
developed.
Significance Writer fully explains the
importance of evidence &
effect to the point or thesis,
leaving reader thoroughly
persuaded.
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Most of the essay is Most of the essay is not
focused on the assigned focused on the assigned
topic but some areas of the topic.
essay depart from the
assigned topic.
Some aspects of the essay No essay was turned in.
are not clear, and the
reader is left wondering
what the writer is trying to
say.
Main ideas are identifiable, Main ideas are overly
but may be somewhat broad or simplistic.
general.
Writer explains how Writer does not connect
evidence and effects evidence to the point or
connect to & prove the theme, leaving reader
point or thesis, leaving puzzled or unpersuaded.
reader persuaded