Thursday, October 27, 2011

CAHSEE Essay Score of 4

Persuasive Essay Checklist

SCORE 4
Rhetorical
  • states position clearly in meaningful thesis that responds to the writing task
  •  strongly maintains position throughout essay
  • cites relevant evidence to support a stated position (facts, expert opinions, anecdotes, quotations, commonly accepted beliefs, and logical reasoning) thoroughly and authoritatively
  • includes precise details/reasons of defending thesis
  • includes precise anecdotes/examples defending thesis
  • shows consistent development
  • convincingly addresses the reader’s concerns, counterclaims , biases, and expectations
  • organizes ideas and arguments (details, reasons, anecdotes, examples) purposefully, consistently, effectively, and persuasively
  • motivates and  persuades the audience to accept a particular point of view or to take a specific action
Conventions
  • exhibits a consistent tone
  • exhibits a consistent  focus
  • exhibits a consistent style
  • has a strong introduction, body, and conclusion
  • shows a clear sense of audience
  • contains compelling varieties  of sentence types
  • uses precise, descriptive language
  • uses mature word choice
  • gives depth and fluency through choice of detail
  • uses a clear  and engaging voice (style, tone, sensory and purposeful details, connection with reader)
  • has few, if any, errors

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