Essay on Lincoln
| Name: _______________________________ | Teacher: Timmy Eaton | |||
| Date: 92302 | Class: 276/1 | |||
| Description: The students will write a two-page essay on Lincoln's preparation for his debate against Douglas. | ||||
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| Length | The essay is the full 2 pages, double-spaced. | The essay is 2 pages, or just under 2 pages. | The essay is less than a page and a half. |
| Organization | The introduction is clear and includes a clear thesis. Each paragraph is connected to the previous one. The conclusion successfully summarizes the essay and allows for further thought. | The introduction includes the thesis. Most of the paragraphs flow together. The conclusion summarizes most of the key points of the essay. | The thesis is not clear. Most of the paragraphs do not connect with each other. The conclusion fails to summarize key points. |
| Details | Each paragraph focuses on specific points of Lincoln's preparation. | Most of the body of the essay emphasizes Lincoln's main points in his preparation. | The essay does not focus on the details of Lincoln's preparation. |
| Writing Style | The style is consistent throughout the essay and reveals deep thought and quality writing. | The style is mostly consistent with few changes in writing. | The style is difficult to detect throughout the essay. |
| Reading Ability | The essay is easy to read. It appeals to an intelligent audience. | The essay is easy to read for the most part, but unclear due to lack of details. | The essay is difficult to follow and understand. |
| Originality | The essay shows innovativeness and original thought. | Most of the essay reveals original thought and structure. | The essay does not show originality, but rather a regurgitation of information. |
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