Hello, here is the rubric the teacher just posted it 2014 Research Essay 1 This I Believe Grading Guide 
Student: _________________________________			Grade__________
This I Believe Narration:
The main point is clearly communicated		                 	10   9    8    7    6  
The writer develops the essay with vivid details			10   9    8    7    6  
The writer builds excitement with careful pacing			10   9    8    7    6  
Thesis Statement:
The thesis statement contains essays controlling idea		10   9    8    7    6  
Development:
The essays topics adequately develop thesis statement		10   9    8    7    6  
The essay is developed logically					5    4     3   2     1
Unity:
The essays topic sentences relate directly to thesis statement 	5    4    3   2     1 
Sentences in each body paragraph support the topic sentence  	5    4   3    2     1          
All paragraphs are relevant to the thesiss controlling idea 	   	5    4   3    2     1
Organization:
Paragraphs within the essay are organized logically			5    4      3    2     1 
Sentences are organized logically					5    4      3    2     1 Coherence:
Paragraphs move smoothly from one to another			5    4     3     2     1 
Sentences move smoothly from one to another 			5    4     3    2     1 
Grammar & MLA Format: Student remains in control of sentences and follows MLA format 	10   9    8    7    6  
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