Jones
A.P. 12
Critical Essay: Point of view
Student name:
I.
Establishing argument: Point of View
- Student clearly establishes role of point of view in analysis
- Student defines terms, clarifies background information, etc.
- Student links role of point of view to thesis of essay
Comments:
/6
II.
Supporting argument
- Student has created a clear thesis statement (central idea, topics of evidence)
- Body paragraphs support thesis statement through essay
- Body paragraphs are structured
- Student has used the text/other research to support argument
Comments:
/8
III.
Closing the argument
- Student has clearly revisited major points of argument through essay
- Student as addressed the larger implications for argument in context of the work
Comments:
/6
IV.
Organization of essay
- Student has clear paragraphing
- Structure of essay follows structure of thesis statement
- Student has ensured essay clear and forceful
Comments:
/5
V.
Mechanics
- Student has addressed any grammar, spelling issues, word selection/usage
- Student had edited the essay for clarity of sentences, vocabulary
- Student has used all appropriate citations for page numbers (MLA)
Comments:
/5
Total points for essay:
/30