Essay Level 3

Level 3

Ideas: Thesis
Universal human concept: great ideas literature engages us in discussion about

Thesis organizes entire essay
Ideas: Support
Breadth: other possible viewpoints
Outside sources

Organization
Introduction: catches readers’ attention

Conclusion: provides final analysis

Organization: build the argument, use transitions

Voice
Write for a general audience (not just the teacher)

Word Choice
Fluency
Specific
Accurate
Strong
Natural
Effective

Sentences & Paragraphs
Effectiveness
Sentence types
Sentence length