Outcasts of Poker Flat Impromptu Essay

(Realism or Romanticism?)

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Explanation

30 out of 30

Writer takes a position and does a strong job of

providing textual support and reasoning.
Elements of realism or romanticism are effectively
applied. Writer is extra careful in his or her
explanations, which are clear and thorough.
Writer takes a position and does a generally
strong job of providing textual support and
reasoning. Elements of realism or romanticism are
effectively applied.
Writer takes a position and does an adequate job
of providing textual support and reasoning.
Elements of realism or romanticism are applied,
but could be done more effectively.
Writer takes a position, but use of textual
evidence and reasoning is just average. Need to
utilize more elements of realism or romanticism.
Writer possibly takes a position, but textual
support is lacking and inadequate. There is some
reasoning, but it is weak. Elements of realism or
romanticism are barely applied. Too much
summary and not enough analysis of the story for
realism or romanticism.
Half Credit. Lacks a position or textual support
and reasoning are non-existent. Response lacks
focus and does not follow directions. Writing is all
summary and retelling of story. Lacks analysis and
the elements of romanticism or realism are not
applied.

27 out of 30

25 out of 30

22 out of 30
20 out of 30

15 out of 30