6._Introduction @ Comments Wellwritten thesis statement; interestinghook, | 12 -11- appropriate background information 10-9 — ‘Thesis Statement unclear; lacking a hook or 8-7-6- uninteresting hook; insufficient background 5 information Very weak or no thesis statement; minimal or 43-2 nonexistent hook and background information __| 1-0 Body Paragraphs 2 ‘Adequate details and support in body paragraphs; | 12-11- clear topic sentence; each paragraph focuses on | 10-9 one idea insufficient details and support; Irrelevant 8-7-6- information or focusing on more than one idea in a | 5 ‘paragraph; topic sentence somewhat clear Very litle deta; no topic sentence 43-2 1-0 Conclusion 2 Effective conclusion including restatement of presre thesis statement and summary of main points 10-9 Conclusion not effective or lacking components | 8-7-6- 5 No conclusion or very ineffective 43-2 1-0 Sentence Structure/Vocabulary 3 Variety of sentences (simple, complex, compound); | 3-2 Correct vocabulary use, variety in word choices ‘Only simple sentences; Numerous errors in word | 1-0 choices or excessive repetition Grammar/Mechanics 3 Correct verb tense for topic; Correct punctuation | 3-2 (capital letters, commas, periods, etc.); All words spelled correcth ‘Some verbs incorrect; Some missing or incorrect | 1 punctuation; Minor spelling errors Incorrect verb tense use impedes meaning; 0 Numerous punctuation errors impede meaning; Spelling errors impede comprehension Format/Legibility 3 Standard format with centered title, appropriate | 2-1 margins, indented first sentence; Neat and legible Not standard format; No title; Not within margins; | 0 legible Score:__/ 45 pointshttp://amares homestead.com/files/process_essay.htmi#TheX20CompletedX20Essay Sample Prompts Narrative- Explain a frightening experience you have had. Tell about an experience that taught you an important lesson. Talk about the worst fight you have ever had with someone. Tell about a memory from your childhood that you will never forget. ‘Talk about an experience where you experienced rej Comparison- Compare cats and dogs. Compare city life to country life. Contrast life for you now and life for your grandparents when they were young. Contrast talking to your mom and talking to your friend. Compare the United States and Mexico. Cause-Effect- What are the effects of divorce on children? What are the effects of stress on health? What causes people to tell ies? What are the effects of bullying on children? What causes insomnia? Argumentative- 1. At what age should children be allowed to own a smartphone? 2. Should medical treatments be free forall? 3. Cana woman and a man be just friends? 4, Are athletes overpaid? 5. Does violence in the media make children violent? Process- 1. An easy way to make a great first impression every time 2. How to break a bad habit 3. Howto finish all school assignments and still have time for fun 4. How to budget your money 5. How to accomplish a goal