Name:
Expectation
Organization
Development
Sentence
Structure
Mechanics
Grammar/Word
Choice
MLA and
Formatting
 Clearly stated topic
 Clear and logical order
 Strong introductory
paragraph, supporting
paragraphs and concluding
paragraph
 Sophisticated transition
within and between
sentences, ideas and
paragraphs
 Essay examines three
different works of literature
 Explanation of Lit Like a
Professor Chapter
 Sophisticated thesis
statement and development
of informative and
persuasive writing
 Well executed progression of
ideas
 Strong use of examples,
evidence or relevant details
 Strong use of analysis to
answer how/why evidence
proves claim
 Sophisticated and well
controlled sentences
 Sentence variation (simple,
compound, complex,
compound-complex)
 May have minor errors
 Punctuation
 Capitalization
 Spelling
 Needs little or no editing
 Vivid, precise/concise,
relevant language
 Consistent grammar usage
 Subject/verb agreement
 Singular/plural nouns
 Verb (tense and usage)
 Pronoun usage
 Adjective/Adverb
 Includes correct number of
credible and relevant sources
 In-text citations contain
required information and are
formatted properly.
 Works Cited page includes
correct entries for all
citations.
 Works Cited page is properly
formatted.
 The paper is formatted
almost perfectly according to
MLA, with correct margins,
spacing, headings, etc.
 Paper meets minimum length
requirements
Total From Each Column
Exemplary
(5)
Meets
Standards (4)
Developing (3)
Inadequate/Not
Measurable (0)