essay

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A, A-, B+, B B-, C+,C,C- D+,D,D-,F

good, above average OK, average weak, below average

_____Structure Essay organized with the basic features of an evaluation essay including:

• Introduction:  puts the subject being evaluated in context and offers the writer's overall evaluation, expressed in a single and focused thesis statement

• Thesis Statement: expresses a single, focused judgment about the subject you’re evaluating; is placed at the end of the introduction; hints at the essay’s organization

• Description of the Subject: describes or explains parenting style(s)

• Body Paragraphs: present major supporting reasons that are supported by examples

• Strengths and Weaknesses Discussion: explains the strengths and weaknesses of the subject being evaluated, focusing on its most important features; it’s clear what the criteria are that are being used to evaluate the subject

• Conclusion: presents the overall judgment of the subject

• 50 pts

_____ Style Mature vocabulary; imaginative use of language; sentence variety; original, creative thought (10 pts)

_____ Mechanics Grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, capitalization, and appropriate word choice (10 pts)

_____ Use of source Quotes and attributes the source correctly using MLA in-text documentation; includes a correctly formatted Works Cited entry (10 pts)

­­­_____ Preliminary grade

_____ Deduction for not following directions

_____ Deduction for late submission

Academic honesty maintained? _____yes _____no (Any evidence of plagiarism will result in a grade of 0.)

_____ GRADE

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