GOOD JOB;

EVALUATION SHEET SUPER JOB;

IT’S NEAR
PERFECT
YOU JUST NEED
MINOR
ADJUSTMENTS
OKAY JOB;
IT NEEDS
WORK
POOR JOB;
COULD BE A
LOT BETTER
YOU DIDN’T
EVEN ATTEMPT

FOR A.P. ESSAYS 9-8 7-6 5 4-3 2-1

Writer grabs the reader’s
INTRODUCTION

The writer contextualizes attention

the issue for readers: why
should educated, informed
citizens care about this
topic?
Writer takes a clear position
on the topic
Thesis captures complexity of
the issue and focuses the
writer’s position
Argument is convincing

At least three pieces of

evidence are used effectively
SUPPORT & EVIDENCE

to support of the position

identified in the introduction
The writer combines sources Connection between position
and position to form a and evidence is clearly
cohesive, well-organized, established
supported argument in 2- 4 Significance of evidence in
paragraphs. relation to thesis is examined

General statements are

supported

Explanations are clear,

thorough, and accurate

Effective diction is used

Some figurative language

(metaphors/similes, imagery,
The writer uses mature,
STYLE

allusions, alliteration)
creative and stylistic Sentence structure variety
elements.

Detectable and appropriate

voice/tone

Conclusion does not

summarize but addresses
CONCLUSION

how educated, informed

The writer creates a closing
of the essay that is present
and effective.
The essay has few errors in
G.U.M.
citizens should continue to
think about the issue and
how the issue will affect
readers’ lives
Closing sentence leaves the
reader with something to
consider, or ends with POP!
Few spelling and writing
mechanics errors

grammar, usage and

mechanics. Transitions used not just at
the beginning of paragraphs

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