how is my essay graded again?

How is my essay graded again?

What does MDOLC stand for?

Extra Credit for the 1st person who gets it correct.

What do the letters stand for?

• M• meaning

• D• Development

• O• Organization

• L• Language

• C• conventions

M- Meaning

• Show understanding of the task

• Answer the question completely

• Stay on task• Send clear message

D- Development

• Use specific examples for support

• Explain meaning of what you are trying to say

• Explain ideas thoroughly• Make sure there is enough

support information

O-Organization

• Use correct number of body paragraphs

• Write intro and conclusion correctly

• Include a thesis• Include topic sentences for

each body paragraph• Use transitions

L- Language

• Do not use slang- Dude• Don’t use contract’ions• Don’t use clichés if you count

your chickens before they hatch

• Use sophisticated vocabulary to ENHANCE your writing

C-Conventions a.k.a. GUM

• Spell correctly• Punctuate correctly• Capitalize correctly• Use correct agreement• Proofread

So how does this all break down?

• Each letter is assigned between 0-6 points depending upon how well each section is developed in the essay.

• That score is then / 30 which = your essay score

HUH??????

• M- 6• D- 4• O- 5• L- 4• C- 4

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23 / 30 = 77%