Cause and Effect Essay
Directions:
For each mistake, one point will be deducted from the maximum amount that can be awarded for
each section.
Name___________________________________
Introduction ____________/15
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Begins with a technique to grab the reader’s attention
Link provides background information on topic (general to the specific)
Thesis statement is ONE sentence, located at the end of the first paragraph
Body Paragraphs ____________/25
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Transitions are at the beginning of paragraphs and within paragraphs
Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence that states cause and effect relationship
Facts and details are given to support topic sentences
Paragraphs are between 8-10 sentences
Transitions are within the paragraphs
Sentence structure is correct (i.e. subject-verb agreement, pronoun-antecedent agreement,
spelling, etc…)
Conclusion Paragraph _________/20
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Transition is appropriate for final paragraph
Thesis is restated in conclusion
Main points are summarized
Essay ends with a clear clincher
Grammar and Spelling ___________/20
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Few spelling errors made
SENTENCE VARIETY IS CLEAR
Vocabulary is extensive and sophisticated
Usage and mechanics are in order
Formatting __________/20
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MLA Formatted
Essay is double spaced
Essay has a title
___________/100 Total