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Prompt: On a scale of 1-10, rate Jerrys mom. Write a well-evidenced essay arguing why she should be
seen as a good or bad parent. Include textual evidence from the short story and from at least one article.
Expectations Checklist:
RUBRIC:
6 - Above standards
5 - Meets standards
4- Near standards
3- Below standards
Focus
~ Intro has
interesting hook,
context of story and
topic
~Essay has thesis
that takes a clear
position/ supports it
consistently with 2+
logical reasons
~ No hook
~ Thesis is vague or
missing
~ No context of story
or missing a lot of
info
Evidence
~ 5+ quotes are
embedded and
analyzed effectively
~ Correct citations/
formatting
Organization
~ Body paragraphs
have clear focus,
topic sentence, logic,
and use transition
words
~ Article is
introduced and
effectively used
~ Ideas are easy to
follow, connections
made clearly
~ Body paragraphs
have clear topic
sentences, mostly
organized
~ Article is wellintroduced and
relevant
~ Ideas are clear and
easy to follow
~ Body paragraphs
have unclear topic
sentences
~ Article is used but
not introduced
correctly
~ Ideas arent
organized clearly
~ Missing or vague
topic sentence
~Article isnt
introduced or used
well
~ Leaves reader with
confusion
Argument
~ Point is
consistently argued
~ Claim is restated in
conclusion
~ Counterargument
is strong and clearly
addressed
~Point is consistently
argued
~Claim is restated in
conclusion
~Unhook is strong
~ Point isnt
consistent or clear
throughout
~Claim restated in
same words in conc
~ No unhook or very
weak
~Point is confusing
or inconsistent
~Claim not restated
in conclusion
Grammar/
Language
~ 9 + errors total
~ Informal language
~ Confusing syntax
MLA
Formatting
Double spaced, 12 pt
font, 3rd person,
header, indented
paragraphs, 1
margins
1-2 errors in
formatting
3-4 errors in
formatting
5+ errors in
formatting
My Grade: ___________