English III Choice Writing Rubric

	4	3	2	1	0
Topic Sentences	Contains a topic sentence in each body paragraph (one reason per topic)		Contains topic sentences, but reasons stated are not from thesis		Contains few, if any, elements and incorrect citations
5 Paragraphs	Contains intro, 3 body paragraphs, and conclusion	Contains intro, body paragraphs, and conclusion		Contains incoherent structure	Lacks paragraph development
Thesis Statement	Clear, specific, and outlines three body paragraphs		Outlines three body paragraphs, but is less specific		Lack explanation of three body paragraphs and specificity
Hook	Contains hook				Lacks hook
Thesis Restatement	Restates thesis in a new framework		Restates thesis in same words		Does not restate thesis
Heading and formatting	Contains correct formatting mentioned in assignment				Lacks correct formatting
6 Traits	“Explodes” on the trait of the week	Effectively implements trait of week	Attempts to use trait of week, occasionally successful	Limited evidence of trait of week	No evidence of trait of week
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