LOGAN VAN LO EA 2.

1: Write a 5-Paragraph Expository Essay about the Effects of Advertising on Youth

Scoring Exemplary - 3 Proficient - 2 Emerging-1 Incomplete - 0
Criteria

The Topic The topic is clear and has a The topic is stated and present The topic is stated but not The topic is unclear and
W.7.2a focused idea present throughout throughout the essay. present throughout the essay. unfocused.
50 Points the essay.

Introduction Leads with an engaging
W.7.2a, e introduction that hooks the reader
50 Points and presents a thesis statement
which includes three main points.
Leads with an introduction that
hooks the reader and presents
a thesis statement. Thesis
statement states three main
points.
Begins essay with a thesis Begins essay without a thesis
statement. There is no hook in statement in the first
the first paragraph. paragraph.

Body Body paragraphs directly aligns to Each body paragraph begins The three body paragraphs are There is no connection
W.7.2b, e the thesis. with a topic sentence that vaguely related to the thesis. between the body paragraphs
100 Points includes one of the three main and the thesis.
Each body paragraph begins with points of the thesis.
a topic sentence that includes one
of the three main points of the
thesis.

Conclusion Summarizes the topic and Summarizes main ideas and Ends with a closing statement. There is no concluding
W.7.2f, e connects the three main ideas. ends with a closing statement. paragraph.
50 Points
Provides a conclusion where the
author offers thoughtful, personal Provides minimal reflection on
reflection on the results of their the results of their research.
research.

Transitions Uses meaningful transitions to Uses appropriate transitions Uses transitions between some Transitions are not used.
W.7.2c create cohesion and clarify between paragraphs. paragraphs.
50 Points relationships.

Use of Uses precise diction deliberately Uses appropriate diction to Uses informal diction that is not Uses informal diction that is
Language chosen to inform or explain the inform or explain. appropriate to inform or inappropriate for the purpose.
W.7.2d topic. explain.
50 Points Demonstrates general Demonstrates limited
Demonstrates command of the command of conventions; Demonstrates limited command command of conventions;
conventions of standard English. minor errors do not interfere of conventions; errors interfere errors interfere with meaning.
with meaning with meaning.
 Scoring Exemplary - 3 Proficient - 2 Emerging-1 Incomplete - 0
Criteria

The Evidence Each body paragraph includes 3
W.7.2b, e specific and relevant facts/details
100 Points to support and enhance
understanding of the main point of
the paragraph. All evidence must
be supported by student
commentary.
Skillfully combines 2 or more
sources per body paragraph. One of
these sources is from research
outside of Springboard.
Each body paragraph includes 2
specific and relevant
facts/details to support
understanding of the main point
of the paragraph. All evidence
must be supported by student
commentary.
Uses at least one source per
body paragraph.
Each body paragraph includes
1 specific and relevant
fact/detail to support
understanding of the main
point of the paragraph.
Uses at least one source per
body paragraph.
Contains no relevant evidence
within body paragraphs.
May or may not have at least
one source provided per body
paragraph.

Citing All sources are properly cited Most sources were cited within Attempted to cite sources Sources are not cited.
W.7.8 within body paragraphs body paragraphs within body paragraphs, but
50 Points did so incorrectly.

Celebrations! Your writing is as usual so much fun to read. Your

(+)
You were amazing. Pat yourself on
the back, champ!
research was more than relevant and you put extra
effort into finding at least 3 pieces per paragraph.
Your transitions from point to point were so fluid. I
really am such a big fan of your writing. You are an
exemplary writer in every way. 500/500

Improvements! Sometimes you wrote with a period before the citation

(▵▵) and not after. It should always be ​“research” (cite
You were amazing. However, how
can you improve? source). ← period after the end parenthesis