EA 2.

1: Write a 5-Paragraph Expository Essay about the Effects of Advertising on Youth

Scoring Exemplary - 3 Proficient - 2 Emerging-1 Incomplete - 0
Criteria

The Topic The topic is clear and has a The topic is stated and present The topic is stated but not The topic is unclear and
W.7.2a focused idea present throughout throughout the essay. present throughout the essay. unfocused.
50 Points the essay.

Introduction Leads with an engaging Leads with an introduction that Begins essay with a thesis Begins essay without a thesis
W.7.2a, e introduction that hooks the hooks the reader and presents statement. There is no hook in statement in the first
50 Points reader and presents a thesis a thesis statement. Thesis the first paragraph. paragraph.
statement which includes three statement states three main
main points. points.

Body Body paragraphs directly aligns to Each body paragraph begins The three body paragraphs are There is no connection
W.7.2b, e the thesis. with a topic sentence that vaguely related to the thesis. between the body paragraphs
100 Points includes one of the three main and the thesis.
Each body paragraph begins with points of the thesis.
a topic sentence that includes one
of the three main points of the
thesis.

Conclusion Summarizes the topic and Summarizes main ideas and Ends with a closing statement. There is no concluding
W.7.2f, e connects the three main ideas. ends with a closing statement. paragraph.
50 Points
Provides a conclusion where the
author offers thoughtful, personal Provides minimal reflection on
reflection on the results of their the results of their research.
research.

Transitions Uses meaningful transitions to Uses appropriate transitions Uses transitions between some Transitions are not used.
W.7.2c create cohesion and clarify between paragraphs. paragraphs.
50 Points relationships.

Use of Uses precise diction deliberately Uses appropriate diction to Uses informal diction that is not Uses informal diction that is
Language chosen to inform or explain the inform or explain. appropriate to inform or inappropriate for the purpose.
W.7.2d topic. explain.
50 Points Demonstrates general Demonstrates limited
Demonstrates command of the command of conventions; Demonstrates limited command command of conventions;
conventions of standard English. minor errors do not interfere of conventions; errors interfere errors interfere with meaning.
with meaning with meaning.
 Scoring Exemplary - 3 Proficient - 2 Emerging-1 Incomplete - 0
Criteria

The Evidence Each body paragraph includes 3
W.7.2b, e specific and relevant facts/details
100 Points to support and enhance
understanding of the main point of
the paragraph. All evidence must
be supported by student
commentary.
Skillfully combines 2 or more
sources per body paragraph. One of
these sources is from research
outside of Springboard.
Each body paragraph includes 2
specific and relevant
facts/details to support
understanding of the main point
of the paragraph. All evidence
must be supported by student
commentary.
Uses at least one source per
body paragraph.
Each body paragraph includes
1 specific and relevant
fact/detail to support
understanding of the main
point of the paragraph.
Uses at least one source per
body paragraph.
Contains no relevant evidence
within body paragraphs.
May or may not have at least
one source provided per body
paragraph.

Citing All sources are properly cited Most sources were cited within Attempted to cite sources Sources are not cited.
W.7.8 within body paragraphs body paragraphs within body paragraphs, but
50 Points did so incorrectly.

Celebrations! This essay is focused on explaining three harmful

(+)
You were amazing. Pat yourself on
the back, champ!
Improvements!
(▵)
You were amazing. However, how
can you improve?
effects of advertising. You did a great job of choosing at
two pieces of relevant evidence for all of your body
paragraphs. Conclusion was original and reflective.
Thank you for citing all your sources. 370/500
Many spacing and punctuation errors. Did not
transition to the next body paragraph in the
concluding sentence. Did not cite sources correctly.