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Teacher Name: Dr. Stewart
Student Name: ______
CATEGORY / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Characters / No description of main characters / Incomplete or inadequate description of main characters / Adequate descriptions of characters / Complete description of main characters including character sketch (so we get to know the character)
Setting(s) / No description of setting / Incomplete or inaccurate description of setting / Adequate description of setting / Complete description of setting including context (historical, class, scientific)
Summary / Inadequate plot summary / Incomplete plot summary, did not include all key events / Lists all events but either highlights unimportant points or fails to emphasize meaning of important events / Complete plot summary with explanation of importance of key events
Structure (intro, middle, conclusion) / Essay does not have clear introduction, middle, or conclusion / One or more of components in essay structure is missing / Essay has clear introduction, middle, and conclusion. Begins to use linking phrases. / Essay has clear introduction, middle, and conclusion. Linking phrases used consistently.
Spelling, grammar, punctuation / There are more than 5 spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. / There are 4-5 spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. / There are 1-3 spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. / There are no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.
Chemistry or history link / No link is made between the chemistry or history in the chapter and our contemporary understanding of these. / Chemistry is not clearly described or history is not adequately put in context. / Link is made, but either chemistry is not completely clear or accurate, or historical citation not provided. / Chemistry is explained clearly in contemporary terms, or history is set in context with citation provided.
Drafting / Submits no drafting with final copy / Submits little evidence of drafting / Submits sufficient evidence of drafting used to prepare for good copy / Submits sufficienct evidence of drafting and other strategies used to prepare for good copy
Discussion question (ChemBoard) / No discussion question provided or question provided after deadline. / Inadequate discussion question provided. Either asked for only factual information or confusing. / Adequate discussion question provided, but lacked either clarity or clear link between students and text. / Good discussion question. Helped students link text to their understanding of chemistry or history of chemistry.

Date Created: March 28, 2005

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