Explanation of Criteria for Essay #1 Final Draft

A papers:

• Excellent, interesting, original main idea about what we re learning when we are learning literacy. Appropriate, vibrant examples that are clearly linked to the main idea and reflected on in ways that may not have been obvious to readers. Writing that expresses a new idea in a unique way. Uses all of the required length to add important material to the paper.

B papers:

• Good, strong, clear main idea. Appropriate examples well described and connected to the main idea. Writing that expresses an idea in a way that the reader can follow but that may have some flat spots.

C papers:

• OK main idea, may be obvious to most people. Some combination of examples and generalities. Some drifting of focus.

D papers:

• No real main idea, just a general focus on literacy. Writing that is very hard to follow.

F papers:

• Do not respond to the assignment. Writing that is extremely hard to follow. Or, no final draft submitted.