Paragraphs thoroughly express main ideas. Transitions are well integrated and enhance the flow of the essay. Author adequately develops paragraphs. Although some paragraphs seem underdeveloped or lengthy, student includes logical paragraph breaks. Transitions are adequately developed in the paper.
Paragraphs are underdeveloped.
Essay lacks transitions between paragraphs. Student includes too many or too few paragraph breaks in the piece, which do not follow a logical pattern. Organization Essay is well organized in a logical manner. Essay is well organized. Author provides some organizational cues for readers so that they can follow the organizational pattern of the piece.