Essay is good. It satisfies almost all of the criteria, and presents solid thinking. Essay is average. It satisfies most of the criteria but lacks luster. Essay is below average but demonstrates some effort to meet criteria.
Essay fails to meet at least half of the criteria.
Occasionally, a student misunderstands the assignment and turns in an essay that completely misses the mark. I reserve the right to return such an essay ungraded. You will have one class period to rewrite. Your final grade will be calculated on a scale of 100. It is your responsibility to keep track of your grades as the semester progresses.