| Advanced
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Proficient
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Developing
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Beginning
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| Content
(40 points) |
Complete explanation of irony; strong organization and structure; vivid supporting details; clearly shows understanding of author’s use of irony.
40 points |
Ample explanation of irony; supporting details; some organization and structure; shows understanding of author’s use of irony.
32 points |
Little explanation of irony; some evidence of structure; few supporting details; shows some understanding of author’s use of irony.
28 points |
Insufficient explanation of irony; loose or confusing structure; no supporting details; little understanding of author’s use of irony.
24 points |
| Mechanics
(20 points) |
Clear beginning, middle, and end; all grammar, spelling, punctuation correct; easy to follow; vivid, relevant examples; rich vocabulary; lots of transitions.
20 points |
Has beginning, middle, and end; few grammar, spelling, punctuation errors; adequate use of vocabulary and transitions.
16 points |
Some evidence of beginning, middle, and end; Some grammar, spelling, punctuation errors; few relevant examples; limited vocabulary and transitions.
14 points |
Does not include a beginning, middle or end; frequent grammar, spelling, punctuation errors; no relevant examples; weak vocabulary and no transitions.
12 points |
| Reflection (15 points)
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Ample reflections about author’s use of irony.
15 points |
Some reflections about author’s use of irony.
13 points |
Limited reflections about author’s use of irony.
11 points |
Few reflections about author’s use of irony.
9 points |
| Formatting guidelines (15 points)
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All formatting guidelines have been followed.
15 points |
Most formatting guidelines have been followed.
13 points |
Some evidence of adherence to formatting guidelines
11 points |
No evidence of adherence to formatting guidelines
0 points |
| Neatness (10 points)
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Typed precisely and accurately. Pages are smooth and ordered.
10 points |
Typed with few errors. Pages are clean with no tears.
8 points |
Poorly typed. Pages are torn or creased. Pages fastened poorly.
7 points |
Essay is not typed; pages are out of order and badly torn.
6 points |
