J. Roth
English 201

Initial Essay Grading Sheet

Up to 25 points each for the following categories:

Organization: up to 25 points possible: Some things I will look for and hope to see:

Introductory Paragraph:

ü A comfortable introduction

ü Proper reference to the work and author

ü A clear, interesting, easy-to-locate thesis sentence

Body Paragraphs:

ü Clear topic sentences

ü Logical development of support points

Conclusion:

ü A comfortable, appropriate ending to the paper

Development: up to 25 points possible: Some things I will look for and hope to see:

ü Clear topic sentences

ü Sufficient, specific details used to support paragraph topics

ü Specific references to the text where appropriate

Mechanics: up to 25 points possible: Some things I will look for and hope to see.

ü Proper use of MLA guidelines for paper format and for documentation of sources

ü Proper sentencing (absence of fragments and comma splices)

ü Proper spelling, punctuation, and word choice