Prompt: Write an argumentative essay in which you state and defend a claim about whether Dr. Jekyll is responsible for the crimes committed by Mr. Hyde.
Grading Checklist/Rubric
Introduction
___/5 Engaging hook to catch the reader’s attention
___/5 Background information that states the text and author
___/5 Thesis is clearly stated
Body Paragraphs
___/5 Topic sentences that are clearly derived from the thesis statement
___/5 Evidence from the text that is quoted/paraphrased; Supports topic sentence
___/5 Analysis of evidence shows depth of knowledge
Argumentative Technique
___/5 Counter claim is stated clearly
___/5 Rebuttal of counterclaim is clearly stated
___/5 Evidence from the text is used to support argument
Conclusion
___/5 Conclusion restates the thesis without using the exact same words
___/5 Conclusion does NOT include new ideas or information
___/5 Conclusion ties the ideas of the essay to the larger world
Word Choice
___/5 Essay is written solely in objective third person
___/5 Words and phrases are natural, effective, and appropriate; memorable or powerful
___/5 Transitional words and phrases are used skillfully to connect ideas
___/5 Varied sentence lengths
Conventions/Grammar
___/10 Spelling, capitalization, punctuation is correct
MLA Format
___/4 Double spaced throughout the essay
/3 One inch margins and 12 point normal looking font (Times, Arial etc)
___3 Title/Heading are included
