Criteria Excellent (4) Proficient (3)
Content The essay thoroughly explores
Xiomara's struggles, triumphs,
and personal growth, providing
insightful analysis supported by
specific examples from the text.
Organization The essay follows a clear and
coherent structure, with
well-developed paragraphs that
effectively transition between
ideas. The introduction and
conclusion are engaging and
effectively frame the essay's
content.
Language & Style The essay demonstrates strong
command of language and
employs a variety of sentence
structures. Language is precise,
vivid, and engaging, enhancing
the reader's understanding and
engagement.
Mechanics The essay is virtually free of
grammatical, punctuation, and
spelling errors. It adheres to
standard conventions of
academic writing.
Total Score:
Basic (2)
The essay adequately addresses
Xiomara's struggles, triumphs,
and personal growth, providing
sufficient analysis supported by
relevant examples from the text.
The essay follows a mostly clear
and coherent structure, with
adequately developed
paragraphs and transitions
between ideas. The introduction
and conclusion are present but
may lack some clarity or impact.
The essay demonstrates
proficient command of language,
with mostly clear and effective
expression. Sentence structures
may be somewhat repetitive or
simplistic at times.
The essay contains minor
grammatical, punctuation, or
spelling errors that do not
significantly detract from
understanding. It mostly adheres
to standard conventions of
academic writing.
Below Basic (1)
The essay partially addresses
Xiomara's struggles, triumphs,
and personal growth, but lacks
depth in analysis and examples
from the text.
The essay has a somewhat
disorganized structure, with
paragraphs that lack coherence
or transitions between ideas.
The introduction and conclusion
may be weak or unclear.
The essay demonstrates basic
command of language, with
limited variety in sentence
structures. Language may be
vague or overly simplistic,
hindering clarity and
engagement.
The essay contains noticeable
grammatical, punctuation, or
spelling errors that occasionally
hinder understanding. It
inconsistently adheres to
standard conventions of
academic writing.
The essay minimally addresses
Xiomara's struggles, triumphs,
and personal growth, with limited
analysis and few examples from
the text.
The essay lacks organization,
with little coherence between
paragraphs and minimal
structure. The introduction and
conclusion are absent or poorly
developed.
The essay demonstrates weak
command of language, with
frequent errors and unclear
expression. Language is often
vague or confusing, making it
difficult for the reader to
understand.
The essay contains numerous
grammatical, punctuation, or
spelling errors that significantly
detract from understanding. It
does not adhere to standard
conventions of academic writing.