Rabbit CIM Grading sheet

Rabbit CIM essay

Ideas and Content
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The writer:
has a thesis that is a clear opinion with complexity
has assertions clearly relate to and support the thesis
has assertions are developed using examples, evidence, explanation, and facts.
has an introduction and conclusion clearly relate and support the thesis


Organization
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The writer:
Has an introduction and conclusion
Has a clear thesis that guides the paper
Has a topic sentence for each assertion
Uses transitions to flow between paragraphs


Sentence Fluency
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The writer:
Uses sentences that flow and sound natural when read aloud
Varies patterns, lengths, and beginnings of sentences
Has a control over simple and complex sentences.

Conventions
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The writer:
Demonstrates control of standard writing conventions
-punctuation
-spelling
-capitalization
-paragraph breaks
-grammar/usage

Word Choice
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The writer:
Chooses words that work
Attempts to use colorful language
Occasionally experiments with language, and generally avoids clichés.


Voice
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The writer:
Gives the reader a sense of interaction with the writer
Demonstrates a commitment to the topic
Writes in a lively, sincere, or humorous way when appropriate

Final Draft on time and typed: _____/5
Rough draft(s) included: _____/5
Worksheet and outline are completed _____/10
Total CIM score:__________ _____/30
Total: _____/50