Teacher Feedback on paragraphs
Period One
Period Four
Period Seven
Period Eight
Essay Rubric Format and Works Cited (25 points)
Paragraph 1: Introduction (25 points)
Paragraph 2: MIEL-Con that explains problem (25 points)
Paragraph 3: MIEL-Con that explains how NGO can solve the problem (25 points)
Paragraph 4: Conclusion (25 points)
Peer Edit: 25 points
Trade papers with a classmate and proof read each other’s work using the rubric below. In order to get credit for doing this, you must turn in this rubric as well as a hard copy of the draft with peer comments and feedback on it. At the end you should include at least TWO things that the writer did well, and TWO things that he/she could do to strengthen the paper.
______ / 25
Total Score: _________ / 150
Period Four
Period Seven
Period Eight
Essay Rubric Format and Works Cited (25 points)
- Paper is typed, double spaced, with 12 point font
- Heading includes student’s name, teacher’s name, class and period, and date
- All information is properly cited with parenthetical citations throughout
- Works cited page is included, with proper MLA citations (10 points)
Paragraph 1: Introduction (25 points)
- Identified THREE events in the country’s history that relate to the current issue in the country
- Explained how these events helped lead to the issue that you are trying to solve using the NGO.
- Thesis statement is a clear, well-developed argument that fully answers the prompt
- Thesis statement identified the specific problem being addressed and named a non-governmental organization that works to solve the problem.
Paragraph 2: MIEL-Con that explains problem (25 points)
- Main Idea: clearly identifies problem in country
- Introduction of evidence: before each piece of evidence, all terms are defined and relevant context is given when necessary.
- Evidence: at least THREE pieces of evidence are given to demonstrate the issue in your country
- Link: connections between evidence are explained clearly and thoroughly
- Conclusion: wraps up the paragraph and provides a clear transition to next paragraph on NGO
Paragraph 3: MIEL-Con that explains how NGO can solve the problem (25 points)
- Main Idea: clearly identifies the NGO that can help solve problem
- Introduction of evidence: includes any relevant background information on NGO, such as where it operates and key people involved
- Evidence: at least THREE pieces of evidence on what this NGO can specifically do to solve the issue in your country
- Link: connects back to evidence of issue in country and explains how the actions of the NGO will solve these issues
- Conclusion: wraps up the paragraph
Paragraph 4: Conclusion (25 points)
- Restates and summarizes the evidence and how the NGO specified can help
- Re-emphasizes argument and provides a further call for action
Peer Edit: 25 points
Trade papers with a classmate and proof read each other’s work using the rubric below. In order to get credit for doing this, you must turn in this rubric as well as a hard copy of the draft with peer comments and feedback on it. At the end you should include at least TWO things that the writer did well, and TWO things that he/she could do to strengthen the paper.
______ / 25
Total Score: _________ / 150