Excellent (41-50 points)

Introduction has a “hook”, context, and a thesis that is clear

Body paragraphs are unified, coherent and have adequate support

Conclusion sums up main points and thesis and employs a specific approach from the lesson.

Satisfactory (35-40 points)

Introduction includes a hook, some context, and a thesis

Body paragraphs have unity, but adequate support and coherence needs improvement

Conclusion sums up the main points and thesis.