Rubric fоr 10th Grаde Mоdified Essаy: Bоdy Pаragraph 25 points Criteria 5 - Excellent 4 - Proficient 3 - Satisfactory 2 - Needs Improvement 1 - Inadequate Identification of Mood 5 pts Clearly and accurately identifies a specific mood present in the text. Identifies a mood that is mostly clear and relevant to the text. Identifies a mood but it may be vague or only somewhat relevant to the text. Mood identification is unclear or mostly inaccurate. Fails to identify a mood or the mood is irrelevant to the text. Selection and Explanation of Literary Element 5 pts Selects one literary element from the list and thoroughly explains how it develops the mood with clear insight. Selects one literary element and provides a clear explanation of how it contributes to the mood. Selects a literary element but explanation is general or somewhat unclear in linking to mood. Literary element is selected but explanation is minimal or unclear in relation to mood. Literary element is missing or explanation does not relate to mood. Use of Textual Evidence (Quotes) 5 pts Includes two well-chosen quotes that strongly support the analysis of mood and literary element Includes two quotes that support the analysis but may lack some clarity or strength. Includes one or two quotes with limited connection or relevance to the analysis. Includes quotes that are weak, unclear, or only loosely related to the analysis. Quotes are missing, irrelevant, or incorrect. Development and Coherence of Paragraph 5 pts Paragraph is well-developed with 5-7 sentences; ideas flow logically and support the analysis effectively. Paragraph has 5-7 sentences and is generally clear with minor lapses in flow or development. Paragraph is somewhat developed but may be brief or have lapses in clarity or coherence. Paragraph is underdeveloped (fewer than 5 sentences) or lacks logical flow and clarity. Paragraph is incomplete, disorganized, or too short to convey the analysis. Grammar, Style, and Conventions 5 pts Writing is clear, well-structured, and virtually free of errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Writing is clear with few minor errors that do not interfere with meaning. Writing has some errors that occasionally interfere with clarity or flow. Writing contains frequent errors that interfere with understanding. Writing has pervasive errors that significantly impede comprehension