Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
(five well-organized paragraphs)

10 pts.

thesis or main idea is articulated clearly in introduction

10 pts.

Textual details and/or quotes that support the thesis or main idea

30 pts.

Seamless transitions between paragraphs

5 pts.

Correct verb tense (literary present for literary criticism or past tense for historical info.) 5 pts.

Quotes are integrated into sentences and paragraphs and are properly cited  5 pts.

Use of varying sentence lengths and sophisticated vocabulary

5 pts.

Proper punctuation

12 pts.

Use of 3^rd person (avoid 1^st and 2nd)

5 pts.

Conclusion doesn’t just restate introduction

10 pts.

Title

3 pts.

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