Essay Scoring:
10 pts for Outline
Outline is filled out completely and stapled to the back of your essay.
____/10
30 pts for correct spelling and grammar
Essay is free from spelling and grammatical errors. Hint: read out loud to help catch grammatical errors. Work cited list is done in MLA Format on separate page at end of essay.
____/30
30 pts for content knowledge
Show understanding of the topic and the history of the time by writing at least 3 body paragraphs that have historically accurate arguments supporting the main idea.
____/30
30 pts for a well-crafted essay
Essay must highlight, through a clear and concise thesis, what two (or more) views you will be exploring. Essay is well-organized and provides more than one perspective about an event/time in the founder’s life. Essay contains a conclusion that re-emphasizes a nuanced view of your founder and helps the reader view your founder as a multi-faceted individual.
____/30
Total Score: ____/100