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"Criterion","Max Points","4 - Exceeds","3 - Meets","2 - Approaching","1 - Beginning" "Thesis and Claim: States a clear, arguable position on whether the school should switch to a 4-day week (CCSS W.8.1)","20","(18-20 pts) Thesis takes a precise, arguable position on the 4-day week and previews specific reasons. Every body paragraph clearly supports the claim.","(14-17 pts) Thesis takes a clear position on the 4-day week and gives general reasons. Most body paragraphs support the claim.","(9-13 pts) A position is present but is vague, unclear, or not fully arguable. Some body paragraphs drift away from the claim.","(0-8 pts) A position is hinted at or appears only later in the essay. Body paragraphs are not yet connected to a clear claim." "Use of Evidence: Supports reasons with relevant facts and examples from at least two credible sources cited in MLA format (CCSS W.8.1)","25","(23-25 pts) Uses two or more credible sources with well-chosen evidence. Explains how each piece of evidence supports the claim. In-text citations and Works Cited are correct MLA.","(18-22 pts) Uses at least two credible sources with relevant evidence and some explanation. MLA citations are present, with only minor errors.","(11-17 pts) Uses one credible source, or two sources with weak links to the claim. Evidence is dropped in with little explanation. MLA citations are incomplete or have several errors.","(0-10 pts) Relies mostly on opinion. Sources are missing, not credible, or not cited. Evidence that is included is not yet explained." "Counterargument and Rebuttal: Acknowledges an opposing view and responds to it with reasoning or evidence (CCSS W.8.1)","20","(18-20 pts) Fairly explains a strong opposing view on the 4-day week. Rebuts it convincingly with clear reasoning and evidence that strengthen the thesis.","(14-17 pts) States a reasonable opposing view and gives a rebuttal with logical reasoning. The rebuttal could use more support.","(9-13 pts) Mentions an opposing view briefly or unclearly. The rebuttal is weak, missing support, or only repeats the claim.","(0-8 pts) An opposing view is missing, or it is mentioned with no rebuttal." "Organization and Conclusion: Uses a logical 5-paragraph structure with transitions and a strong concluding paragraph (CCSS W.8.1)","15","(14-15 pts) Has a clear introduction, three focused body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Varied transitions link ideas smoothly. The conclusion restates the thesis and leaves a strong final thought or call to action.","(11-13 pts) Follows a 5-paragraph structure with mostly focused paragraphs. Some transitions are used. The conclusion restates the thesis and sums up the reasons.","(7-10 pts) The 5-paragraph structure is partly followed. Some paragraphs mix ideas or lack transitions. The conclusion is brief or only repeats the introduction.","(0-6 pts) The paragraph structure is not yet clear. Ideas jump without transitions. The conclusion is missing or does not connect to the thesis." "Grammar and Conventions: Uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and a formal style","12","(11-12 pts) Has almost no errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Keeps a formal, persuasive tone and varied sentences throughout.","(9-10 pts) Has a few minor errors that do not affect meaning. Keeps a mostly formal tone.","(5-8 pts) Has several errors that sometimes distract the reader. The tone shifts between formal and casual.","(0-4 pts) Frequent errors make parts of the essay hard to understand. The tone is mostly casual or conversational." "Format and Length: Meets the 600-900 word length and is typed and double-spaced","8","(8 pts) Is 600-900 words, typed, and double-spaced, with a correctly formatted MLA heading and Works Cited page.","(6-7 pts) Is 600-900 words, typed, and double-spaced, with one small formatting issue.","(3-5 pts) Is slightly outside the 600-900 word range, or has several formatting issues.","(0-2 pts) Is well outside the 600-900 word range, or is missing required formatting such as typing or double-spacing." "TOTAL","100","","","","" "Notes","","Assumptions: I used the default level names because none were given. I added Format and Length since the prompt sets a word count and formatting rules. The conclusion is graded under Organization. Grammar has no standard code because only W.8.1 was provided. Grade conversion: 90-100 = A, 80-89 = B. Made by a Donkley AI worker. AI can make mistakes; please review before you rely on it.","","",""