The document outlines a rubric for grading thesis statements with 4 levels (A through F). A papers fully explain the thesis and argument, weave evidence into paragraphs, and connect evidence to ideas. B papers explain the thesis and connect ideas to an argument, reference evidence, and make clear connections. C papers state but do not fully explain the thesis and topic sentences, mention evidence but do not fully connect ideas. D papers have unclear or no thesis and argument, unclear language, no evidence or citations, and no connection of evidence to ideas. F papers are incomplete.
The document outlines a rubric for grading thesis statements with 4 levels (A through F). A papers fully explain the thesis and argument, weave evidence into paragraphs, and connect evidence to ideas. B papers explain the thesis and connect ideas to an argument, reference evidence, and make clear connections. C papers state but do not fully explain the thesis and topic sentences, mention evidence but do not fully connect ideas. D papers have unclear or no thesis and argument, unclear language, no evidence or citations, and no connection of evidence to ideas. F papers are incomplete.
The document outlines a rubric for grading thesis statements with 4 levels (A through F). A papers fully explain the thesis and argument, weave evidence into paragraphs, and connect evidence to ideas. B papers explain the thesis and connect ideas to an argument, reference evidence, and make clear connections. C papers state but do not fully explain the thesis and topic sentences, mention evidence but do not fully connect ideas. D papers have unclear or no thesis and argument, unclear language, no evidence or citations, and no connection of evidence to ideas. F papers are incomplete.
explain content and argument, and their significance, fully and clearly A ● Evidence is woven into paragraphs with clear context ● Evidence is connected back to thesis and topic sentence with insightful commentary
● Thesis statement and topic sentences
explain content and connect these ideas to an argument B ● Evidence is referenced or quotations are worked into sentences ● Connection between evidence and topic sentences is made clear
● Thesis and topic sentences are
stated, but not fully explained ● Evidence is mentioned, or quotations C are dropped between sentences ● Connection between evidence and topic sentence is not fully explained
● Thesis and topic sentences are
unclear or make no argument ● Language is unclear or vague D ● Evidence is not given or cited ● No explanation given to connection between evidence and topic sentences
● Assignment is incomplete
9th Grade C1 2010-2011
Mr. Weir aweir@winchester.k12.ma.us weir.whs@gmail.com Thesis Rubric ● Thesis statement and topic sentences explain content and argument, and their significance, fully and clearly A ● Evidence is woven into paragraphs with clear context ● Evidence is connected back to thesis and topic sentence with insightful commentary
● Thesis statement and topic sentences
explain content and connect these ideas to an argument B ● Evidence is referenced or quotations are worked into sentences ● Connection between evidence and topic sentences is made clear
● Thesis and topic sentences are
stated, but not fully explained ● Evidence is mentioned, or quotations C are dropped between sentences ● Connection between evidence and topic sentence is not fully explained
● Thesis and topic sentences are
unclear or make no argument ● Language is unclear or vague D ● Evidence is not given or cited ● No explanation given to connection between evidence and topic sentences
● Assignment is incomplete
9th Grade C1 2010-2011
Mr. Weir aweir@winchester.k12.ma.us weir.whs@gmail.com