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Nesselrode’s Period ____
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Rewrite Rubric-must be stapled to the front of rewrite
|25A+ |3 sentence introduction –General statement that overall discusses the main topic of the essay, transition to the thesis, |
| |finally thesis statement is last. |
| |Thesis cannot stand alone; it must be the last sentence in the intro and have two devices that connect to the author’s main |
| |point; no quotes in the intro or conclusion. CANNOT BE AN A ESSAY if the thesis is not precise and complete |
| |Topic sentences must have the devices in the same order as the thesis statement; topic sentences do NOT have quotes and each |
| |one must have a device that connects to the specific point mentioned in the thesis. |
| |Generous quotes (MUST have at least 6 different quotes throughout) which are 4 to 10 words |
| |Detailed analysis (each example is clearly connected to the thesis in at least 2 to 3 sentences) DO NOT use the words ..this |
| |connects to the main point, rhetorical purpose, etc. |
| |Body paragraphs are at least one page written each |
| |Thesis, topic sentences, devices and quotes are all highlighted throughout essay |
| |Conclusion begins with a restatement that is not the same as the thesis and it has a final, profound statement. It must be at |
| |least two sentences. |
|24A | |
|23 A- | |
|22 B+ |General introduction but not as strong as the A papers. May be a bit sophomoric or immature in vocabulary. Intro is at least 3|
| |sentences; thesis is complete and last in the introduction. Devices are in the order of the thesis in the body par. |
| |Thesis must be precise and complete. |
| |Variety of a minimum of 6 different quotes from the text; quotes are 4 to 10 words |
| |Topic sentences do not contain quotes; each one has a device and it connects to the thesis. |
| |Body paragraphs are close to one page written each |
| |Thesis, topic sentences, devices and quotes are all highlighted throughout essay. |
| |Some explanation (at least two sentences for each example that connects to the thesis) in relating quotes to thesis. |
| |Explanation is not as smooth and flawless as the A papers. |
| |Conclusion begins with a restatement that has all of the elements of the thesis but is not the same as the thesis, ends with |
| |a profound |
|21B | |
|20 B- | |
|19 C+ |Acceptable introduction; not as strong as the B papers; may not have a transition sentence; thesis must be last in the intro; |
| |is at least two sentences; thesis must connect to the main point and at least the main point if not all of the parts |
| |Topic sentences must have a device and a connection to the main point |
| |Variety of a minimum of 6 quotes from the text |
| |Vocabulary not as strong as the B or A essays |
| |Body paragraphs are over half a page written |
| |Sparse discussion of quotes within paragraphs (examples do not consistently connect to thesis at all) |
| |Too many grammatical errors that detract from the essay;essays that have too many errors to clearly understand will not earn |
| |an A or a B grade |
| | |
| |Minimum of 2 ½ pages written |
|18 C | |
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|17 D+ |Did not use clear thesis /incomplete |
| |Topic sentences do not connect consistently to the thesis |
| |Quotes may not be as complete as A, B or C essays |
| |Summarizes/does not answer question |
|16 D | |
|15 D- | |
Papers that are very incomplete and do not measure up to the D grade will earn a grade from 10-14 points for an F grade.
Format/Conventions:
|2 pts. |Legibly written with first and last name in the right corner, period and title –Revision #1 |
|2 pts. |Third person point of view (no I, you, me, we, us, mine, our, ours, etc.) EVEN if only one time |
|3 pts. |Spelling, punctuation, grammar; present tense verbs (use is/are not was/were) |
|3 pts. |Clarity and mature vocabulary; formal writing style (no abbreviations, contractions, slang, etc.) If you are not sure if it is|
| |formal, then do not use it. |
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