This is the category on the writing rubric that deals with grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
What is conventions?
100
These four words make up the acronym ACES.
What are answer, cite, explain (or elaborate), and summarize?
100
This is what catches the reader's attention in the introduction.
What is the hook?
100
This is the putting of information into one's own words.
What is paraphrasing?
100
This is your favorite color.
What is...who cares? This is an essay test; it's not about you. :)
200
Every paragraph should begin with one of these, usually done by using the "tab" key on the keyboard.
What is an indent?
200
This should be relevant and smoothly integrated.
What is evidence?
200
It is important not to be too ________ in the introduction paragraph.
What is specific?
200
These words or phrases help the essay flow smoothly from idea to the next.
What are transitions?
200
It is made of glass.
What is wrong with Mr. Staesser's eye.
300
This would give a score of one out of two on this part of the rubric.
What is a pattern of mistakes?
300
This may include definitions, quotations, examples, statistics, or personal stories related to the topic. It is meant to show your understanding of the evidence you cited.
What is elaboration?
300
This is the statement that is the guiding focus of your entire essay.
What is the thesis?
300
This is the very first thing you should do before you begin writing your essay, even before, or as you are planning.
What is read the sources?
300
This is the destination for the 8th grade field trip for everybody, including those who did not get to go to D.C..
What is Zoomers?
400
When citing an article, this type of punctuation must be used to highlight the title of the article.
What are quotation marks?
400
This is an example of the correct use of attribution when it comes to citing text evidence.
What is (answers may vary):
According to the article entitled " "...?
The author of " " , _____ states...?
400
If there is this much time left, and you have still not finished your essay, move on to your conclusion.
What is 10 minutes?
400
Do not spend more than this amount of time on any body paragraph.
What is 25 minutes?
400
This is how you spell all of my teachers' last names.
What is...who cares? They aren't part of your essay.
500
You should NEVER misspell these.
What are any words that are included in your sources?
500
This is one sentence, usually found in the third body paragraph of an argumentative essay.
What is the counterclaim or opposing claim?
500
This is one example of what makes a strong conclusion.
What is (answers may vary...:
restating the thesis?
leaving a lasting impression?
compel the audience to take action?
bring the essay full circle?
500
This is a good rule of thumb for the minimum amount of sentences needed to make a strong body paragraph.