Basic essay rubric

I. Introduction (4pts)

(1pts)Possible ideas for the introduction (could be anecdote –facts-statistics or definition):

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(3pts)Thesis Statement (Usually the last sentence(s) in the introduction):

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II. Body (6pts)(A paper may have a few or many main points; decide how many your paper will need)

(2pts) Main Point: ___________________________________________________________________

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III. Conclusion(4pts)

(2pts) (Restatement or Reworded Thesis (Usually found near the beginning of the conclusion):

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(2pts) Other Ideas to Conclude ( Opinion-or a future prediction-advice- suggestion etc..:

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VI Mechanics (punctuation and grammatical mistakes) (4pts)

V Transitions (2pts)