A persuasive essay that explains how you photo communicates each art element or principle of design. 50 points possible.
Essay Writing Rubric
Name: Class: Block:
Focus or Thesis Statement
5) The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed.
4)The thesis statement names the topic of the essay.
3) The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic.
2) The thesis statement does not name the topic AND does not preview what will be discussed.
1) There is no thesis statement
Evidence and Examples
5) All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author’s position.
4) Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author’s position.
3) At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author’s position.
2) Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.
1) No evidence
Number of complete sentences
5 4 3 2 1 0
Grammar & Spelling
5) Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
4) Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
3)Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
2) Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
1) Errors and grammatical mistakes make work incomprehensible
Closing paragraph
5) The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer’s position. Effective restatement of the position statement begins the closing paragraph.
4) The conclusion is recognizable. The author’s position is restated within the first two sentences of the closing paragraph.
3) The author’s position is restated within the closing paragraph, but not near the beginning.
2) Conclusion is vague and disconnected from writer’s position
1) There is no conclusion - the paper just ends.
Total score is score in each category points x 2. 50 points possible.
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