Name _________________________________ ESL407 W___Essay 4 Classification/Division Final Draft
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Introduction Background details are a
random, unclear collection
of information or not
enough for a complete
introduction.
Thesis Statement Thesis statement does not state Thesis statement contains
what is being classified nor the what is being classified, but it
basis for classification.
Support Details are either inaccurate or
lacking. They do not support
any category or classification.
Conclusion There is no apparent
conclusion.
Overall Details are either missing or
Organization not in any discernible order.
Unity & Coherence
Style Writing is confusing and hard
(Sentence flow, tone, to follow. The tone and
and word choice) purpose is inconsistent and
difficult to determine.
Transitions are either missing
or inappropriate. 1st or 2nd
person is used.
Mechanics There are distracting and
major errors in grammar,
punctuation, spelling, and
capitalization.
Formatting Writer has one of the
following correct: heading,
spacing, type/font,
indentation, margins, or
page length.
Scoresheet included: Yes (2)
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Introduction provides
background, but it lacks
detail.
does not give a clear basis for
classification.
There are details, but they are
either not clear, or all
categories are not adequately
covered.
The concluding paragraph
unifies the essay, but it may
not contain the topic and/or
the basis for classification.
The details are in a discernible
order, but there are not enough
to clearly support each
category of classification.
Writing is understandable, but
sentences may lack variety.
The tone is inconsistent and
word choice, while adequate,
could be better. While
transitions may be present,
they do not add to the overall
effectiveness of the essay.
There are a few noticeable
errors in punctuation,
grammar, spelling, and
capitalization that, while
distracting, the meaning and
purpose of the essay can still
be understood.
Writer has two to three of
the following correct:
heading, spacing,
type/font, indentation,
and/or margins/page
length.
No
Introduction creates interest
with some detail and focus
that lead to the thesis.
Thesis statement is fairly clear
about what is being classified
and its basis for classification,
but it is not engaging and lacks
creativity and detail.
Details are included and
somewhat appropriate, but they
are not engaging and interesting.
They lack creativity and clarity.
The concluding paragraph unifies
the essay around the topic and
basis for classification, but it
lacks creativity and is not very
interesting.
The details are in a specific
order, and they support the
authors basis for classification.
However, they are not very
interesting or engaging.
Writing is somewhat clear and
sentences have varied structure.
There is consistent tone, and
word choice is appropriate with
fairly good use of transitions to
guide the reader.
There are a few minor errors in
punctuation, spelling, grammar,
or capitalization, but they do not
distract from the overall meaning
and use of the paragraph.
Writer has four to five of the
following correct: heading,
spacing, type/font,
indentation, and/or
margins/page length.
There is a well-developed
introduction with an attention
grabber that grabs the readers
interest and continues to
engage the reader up until the
thesis statement.
Very well developed thesis
statement. It clearly states what is
being classified and the basis for
the classification.
Details are clear and specific, and
there is enough said about each
category of classification. The
classification is clear and
interesting.
The concluding paragraph
effectively unifies the essay. It
restates the subject and basis for
classification while making an
interesting and clear reason for
classification.
The details are in a clear,
effective order, and they support
the author's basis for
classification with creativity that
is interesting and engaging.
Writing is smooth, skillful, and
coherent. Sentences are strong
and expressive with varied
structure. Consistent and
appropriate tone and word choice
is used throughout the essay.
Transitions are appropriate and
add to the effectiveness of the
essay.
There are no more than 2
noticeable errors in punctuation,
spelling, grammar, or
capitalization.
Writer has all of the following
correct: heading, spacing,
type/font, indentation, and/or
margins/page length.