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5 - Mastery
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4 - Proficient
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3 - Basic
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2 - Standard Not Met
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1 - Standard Not Met
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| Claim |
Introduces a well thought out claim at the beginning of the essay
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Introduces a claim later in the essay
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Claim is not as clear as it should be
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Hard to find the claim
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No claim
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| Opposing Claim |
Acknowledges alternate or opposing claims
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Opposing claims are not strong or relevant to the claim
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Opposing claims are unclear
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Hard to find opposing claims
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Opposing claims not addressed
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| Evidence |
Supports the claim with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, demonstrating a complete understanding of the topic
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Supports the claim with reasoning and evidence, and demonstrates some understanding of the topic
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Evidence is not relevant or not completely thought out
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Lacks evidence and relevance
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No evidence to support claims
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| Words, Phrases, clauses and sentences |
Uses variety words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among the claim, reasons, and evidence
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One or two errors with some variety in word usage, clauses but not enough to cause misunderstandings or harm the relationships of the claims, reasons, and evidence
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More than 3 errors with little variety in word choice and clause or phrase usage. Cohesion is harder to follow as a result
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Nearly all phrases and clauses are incorrect, or are not used at all. Little cohesion and clarity between claims and evidence
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No cohesion and clarity
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| Style |
Establishes and maintains a formal style
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Mostly follows formal style
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Few informal sections of writing
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Casual style and jargon
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No formal style looks like a text message
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| Concluding Statement |
Provides a concluding statement that follows from and supports the argument presented
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Concluding statement mostly supports the argument presented
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Concluding statement mentions the argument presented
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Concluding statement is incomplete and or doesnt mention argument
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No concluding statement
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| Conventions/Grammar, Usage and Mechanics |
Demonstrates exceptional command of the conventions of standard written language and is free of errors
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Demonstrates strong command of the conventions of standard written language, having few errors
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Demonstrates proficient command of the conventions of standard written language, with some errors which may confuse meaning
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Demonstrates marginal command of the conventions of standard written language, with frequent errors which confuses meaning
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Demonstrates poor command of the conventions of standard written language
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| Research |
Uses a wide variety of relevant sources which successfully address the claim/thesis. Sources are correctly cited
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Uses a variety of relevant sources which successfully address the claim/thesis. Most sources are correctly cited
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Uses some sources which begin to address the claim/thesis. Some sources are correctly cited
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Uses few sources which do little to address the claim/thesis. Few sources are cited
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No evidence of research
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