Scoring Guide Score Description 4 Response illustrates a thorough comprehension of effective essay structure through a clear explanation that includes strong support from the text. 3 Response illustrates a general comprehension of effective essay structure through an appropriate explanation that includes adequate support from the text. The explanation may lack some supporting details. 2 Response illustrates a basic comprehension of essay structure through a simplistic or partial explanation that includes limited support from the text. 1 Response illustrates a minimal comprehension of essay structure.
Response is incorrect or irrelevant.
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