Wes Moore;Essay length is at least three full pages (5 points possible) Thesis thoughtful and specific to purpose of assignment (10 points possible) Introduction functions well (5 points possible) Coherent and unified topic sentences using keywords or ide

Grading rubric for final exam

Essay length is at least three full pages (5 points possible)
Thesis thoughtful and specific to purpose of assignment (10 points possible)
Introduction functions well (5 points possible)
Coherent and unified topic sentences using keywords or ideas from the thesis (15 points possible)
First body paragraph (influence #1) includes appropriate examples and quotes, insightful commentary and explanation relating quotes to the main idea–develops the thesis well (10 points possible)
Second body paragraph (influence #2) includes appropriate examples and quotes, insightful commentary and explanation relating quotes to the main idea–develops the thesis well (10 points possible) 
Third body paragraph (influence #3) includes appropriate examples and quotes, insightful commentary and explanation relating quotes to the main idea–develops the thesis well (10 points possible)
Fourth body paragraph (ways to help at-risk youth) includes appropriate examples and quotes, insightful commentary and explanation relating quotes to the main idea–develops the thesis well (10 points possible)
Source (text being examined) is used expertly (integrated/introduced) and cited appropriately (10 points possible)
Conclusion functions well—briefly restates main ideas and gives a sense of closure–no new material (5 points possible)
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are practically flawless (10 points possible)

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