Student Writing Samples - Essay

The 6 Response

The six paper meets all the criteria for a 5 paper, and it is superior and/or exceptionally engaging. In addition, the paper may draw upon any number of factors: maturity of style, effectiveness of argument, use of literary and/or rhetorical devices, depth of discussion, sophistication of wit, or equality of imagination.

450 11 - This paper is engaging in its depth of discussion. Vocabulary is complex and precise and sentence structure is varied. The argument is thoroughly developed with thoughtful use of specific examples.

448 26 - This paper is superior in its maturity of style, evident in highly sophisticated vocabulary and varied sentence structure. It is exceptionally engaging in its effectiveness of argument and control of the language.

75 09 - This narrative is exceptionally engaging. It displays a strong voice and superior narrative detail.