Name of Student__________________________________   			Final Grade:_________

Thesis:								_____/5 pts
Thesis is unique.							_____/1pt
Thesis is convincing and well-stated.		 			_____/1pt
Includes a persuasive main argument that responds to the prompt. 			_____/1pt
Thesis outlines main points 						_____/1pt
Thesis theme/motif and 3 points						_____/1pt

Use of evidence to support thesis:					______/5 pts
THREE CDs 							______
Minimum number of quotations						______
CDs are appropriate, and prove thesis					______
At least one CD includes key word analysis					______
MLA format line numbers for each CD = “..be good again” (2).			______

Organization:							______/5 pts
Thesis at the beginning						______
3 “chunks” using correct writing format					______
“Chunks” are in the order of the thesis					______
Text organization flows sensibly and smoothly, using transitions			______	
Appropriate conclusion						______
	
Analysis and Depth of Thought:CHUNK #1				______/ 5 pts 
1-2 sentences of CM per CD						______
CM shows HOW the CD proves the thesis	(NOT plot summary)			______ 
CM is specific and  analytical						______ 
CM shows complexity of thought 					______ 
CM shows a correct understanding of the text				______

Analysis and Depth of Thought:CHUNK #2				______/ 5 pts
1-2 sentences of CM per CD						______
CM shows HOW the CD proves the thesis	(NOT plot summary)			______  
CM is specific and analytical						______ 
CM shows complexity of thought 					______ 
CM shows a correct understanding of the text				______

Analysis and Depth of Thought:CHUNK #3				______/ 5 pts 
1-2 sentences of CM per CD						______
CM shows HOW the CD proves the thesis	(NOT plot summary)			______ 
CM is specific and analytical						______ 
CM shows complexity of thought 					______ 
CM shows a correct understanding of the text				______

Word Choice and Syntax:						______/5 pts
Uses sophisticated word choice (vocabulary words)				______
Avoids clichés, avoids repetition of words					_______
No first or second person or other “no-no” words				_______
Variety of sentence structure 						_______
Sentences show fluency of language					_______

MLA format & quotation integration:					______/5 pts
Double-spaced							______
Correct heading in the top left-hand corner					______
Line numbers in correct MLA format “..be good again” (2).			______
Context and lead-ins for each quotation					______
Integrated quotations smoothly and logically 				______

Mechanics:							______/5 pts
Thesis phrases are parallel in structure					______
Proofread for spelling errors						______
Proofread for grammatical errors (punctuation, capitals, subject-verb, etc.)		______
Proofread for awkward phrasing, run-ons, and fragments			______
Uses active voice instead of passive voice and uses action verbs			______

Total Score:	_____/45 pts
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