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Steinbecks Hierarchy of Oppression: Short-Essay Rubric

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Introduction: Hook Pertinent Background Thesis Body paragraphs: Claim Evidence (ICEE) Warrant Conclusion: Forbidden words Format Mechanics

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The hook is interesting, the pertinent background creates context for the thesis, thesis is clearly stated Body paragraphs have proper structure (topic sentences, introduction to evidence, cited sources, explanation of evidence, and elaboration of how it relates to the thesis) Effectively wraps up and goes beyond restating the thesis No forbidden words. All writing is on two, typed, doublespaced pages. One-inch margins, size 12 font, Times New Roman or Californian FB. Name and period. Rubric on top, stapled. Masterful writing is error-free. Underline in red pen two complex sentences and two compound sentences and label.

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Sentence Structure

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