Battle of Saratoga Essay Grader
Turning Point of the Revolution
Explain why many people consider the Patriot victory at Saratoga the turning point of the Revolutionary War.
Question
How Your Essay Will Be Scored
Total: 100 points
Try to meet all four areas below to earn the highest score.
Content – 45%
Explain what happened at the Battle of Saratoga and give clear reasons why it is often called a
“turning point” in the Revolutionary War (such as Patriot victory, British surrender, and help from France).
Organization – 25%
Start with a clear main idea, then support it with reasons and examples in an order that makes sense.
Mechanics – 15%
Use capital letters, punctuation, and complete sentences so your ideas are easy to read.
Length – 15%
Aim for about 70–140 words so you have room to explain your thinking with enough detail.
Word count: 0