Author: Administratr

The Outsiders - Essay Rubric

Requirements:
Answer the essay topic
Use a thesis statement to guide your paper
Use spell check and editing
Type your paper (Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced)
No more than 2 pages
Title your paper with something relevant to your essay
Turn in paper on May 26 with this rubric
Rubric for Grading:
Title fitting for my paper _____ / 2 points
Introduction Paragraph _____ / 5 points
Interesting Lead-in
Thesis statement
Body Paragraphs (3) _____ / 15 points
Support the thesis statement
Have topic sentence and fitting information
In a logical order
Conclusion Paragraph _____ / 5 points
Restates thesis statement in new words
Reiterates main points
Presentation of paper _____ / 10 points
Times New Roman, 12 point, double spaced
No more than 2 pages
Editing/Proofreading is evident
Uses complete sentences and appropriate capitalization
1st Draft/Peer Editing _____ / 18
1st Draft completed by Monday, May 24
Participation in both peer-editing days
Appropriate corrections made