Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Mark a) Essay Presentation Essay is presented in a duotang or binder with a cover page,name,date,topic limited some considerable thorough Communication ___/4 b) Paragraph 1- Introduction Captivating introductory sentences Clear presentation of 4 arguments last sentence is a clear concise thesis stating the writer's point of view limited some considerable thorough Application ___/4 c) Paragraph 2- Argument #1 Topic sentence clearly introduces Argument #1.Proofs are valid,convincing and perceptive. Demonstrates and understanding of the issue and resulting implications. Last sentence ties back and supports the thesis. limited some considerable thorough Application ___/4 d) Paragraph 3- Argument #2 Topic sentence clearly introduces Argument #2. Proofs are valid,convincing and perceptive. Demonstrates and understanding of the issue and resulting implications. Last sentence ties back and supports the thesis. limited some considerable thorough Application ___/4 e) Paragraph 4- Argument #3 Topic sentence clearly introduces Argument #3. Proofs are valid,convincing and perceptive. Demonstrates and understanding of the issue and resulting implications. Last sentence ties back and supports the thesis. limited some considerable thorough Application ___/4 f) Paragraph 5- Argument #4 Topic sentence clearly introduces Argument #4. Proofs are valid,convincing and perceptive. Demonstrates and understanding of the issue and resulting implications. Last sentence ties back and supports the thesis. limited some considerable thorough Application ___/4 g) Paragraph 6- Conclusion First sentence is the Thesis restated. Four arguments are restated. Concluding statements inspire the reader to consider action on the issue. limited some considerable thorough Application ___/4   h) Bibliography At least five sources, proper format followed, sources from within the past five years. limited some considerable thorough Thinking and Inquiry ___/4 X 2 = ___/8 i) Embedded Citations proper format for embedded citations,embedded citations match Bibliography limited some considerable thorough Communication ___/4 j) Grammar No grammar errors or use of slang. limited some considerable thorough Communication ___/4 k) Higher Level Thinking Skills Evidence of higher level thinking skills expressed limited some considerable thorough Application ___/4 l) Innovation Evidence of original innovative thinking. limited some considerable thorough Thinking and Inquiry ___/4 m) Language Conventions no awkward,disjointed, fragmented or run-on sentences limited some considerable thorough Communication ___/4 n) Organization Arguments developed separately and in a logical and effective order. limited some considerable thorough Thinking and Inquiry ___/4 o) Spelling No spelling errors limited some considerable thorough Communication ___/4 p) Structure Essay follows the structure and format taught in class. limited some considerable thorough Communication ___/4 q) Style Essay flows, wording is precise,forms of expression suit the essay content and goal. limited some considerable thorough Communication ___/4 r) CU Log Evidence that the CU Log has been completed throughout the term and resulted in the final product. Entries are precise. limited some considerable thorough Thinking and Inquiry ___/4 X 5 = ___/20     Totals Totals Totals   CU Process Marks  Communication NA Thinking and Inquiry ___/43 Application ___/20     CU Essay Marks  Communication ___/28 Thinking and Inquiry ___/36 Application ___/28     Totals Communication ___/28 Thinking and Inquiry ___/59 Application ___/48 Final Totals ___/155 Final Mark ____% Teacher's Comments:        Return to the CU Assignment Page