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YOUR 
SCORE
MAXIMUM 
SCORE
1.
The essay fits the assignment. It is an argumentative 
essay on the topic of human space flight to Mars.
15
2.
The essay has an introduction, body, and conclusion.
15
3.
The essay has a funnel or attention-getting 
introduction with the thesis statement at the end.
10
4.
The thesis statement clearly states the writer’s 
opinion.
10
5.
The body paragraphs support the writer’s point of 
view and rebut the opposing point of view.
20
6.
Each argument is supported with facts, examples, 
statistics, or quotations.
10
7.
The conclusion summarizes the main points and/or 
restates the writer’s opinion.
5
8.
The essay has correct formatting and form of in-text 
citations.
5
9.
The essay uses correct punctuation, capitalization, 
and spelling.
5
10.
The essay has correct grammar and sentence 
structure.
5
TOTAL
100
Comments:
Longman Academic Writing Series 4, Fifth Edition, Teacher’s Manual 
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Writing Assignment Scoring Rubrics
47
© 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Duplication for classr
oom use is permitted.

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CHAPTER QUIZZES

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NAME:
DATE: 
CHAPTER 1 QUIZ
A. 
Read each sentence. Circle the topic and underline the controlling idea.
 1. 
The misuse of antibiotics has given rise to bacteria strains that are resistant to treatment.
 2. 
The native foods of America’s immigrant population are reflected in American cooking.