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%