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2.0/ 5
DevelopingPartially Successful
The response effectively states a position on the benefits of social media, referencing a peer's perspective. However, it lacks specific examples to support the claims and contains a few grammatical errors that detract from the overall clarity.
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Content
3.5/5Breakdown
Clear purpose3.5/5
Complete response3.5/5
Addresses requirements3.5/5
Working well
- Clear opinion — “The response presents a clear opinion that social media has benefits”
- Syntactic variety — “While there is some syntactic variety”
To improve
- Vague support Try: Provide specific examples or studies that illustrate how social media benefits young people's self-esteem, such as increased social connectivity or access to supportive communities.
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