Your response should be a well written paragraph in three parts:
- a clear topic sentence that answers the guiding question.
- support that uses specific details
- a concluding sentence that wraps up your main idea.
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The topic sentence clearly answers the guiding question and states the main idea very well. | The topic sentence somewhat answers the guiding question and states the main idea well. | The topic sentence does not clearly answer the guiding question nor states the main idea well. |
Develops a point of view on the issue and demonstrates strong critical thinking, generally using appropriate examples, reasons and other evidence to support its position | Develops a point of view on the issue and demonstrates competent critical thinking, using appropriate examples, reasons and other evidence to support its position | Develops a point of view on the issue and demonstrates some critical thinking, but may do so inconsistently or use inappropriate examples, reasons and other evidence to support its position |
The concluding sentence wraps up the main idea very well | The concluding sentence wraps up the main idea well | The concluding sentence does not wrap up the main idea |
Free from most errors in grammar, usage and mechanics | Has some errors in grammar, usage and mechanics | Contains errors in grammar, usage and mechanics |