Spanish Explorers Essay Grader
Claims, Empires, & Discovery
Explain what Spanish explorers accomplished during the Age of Exploration and what lands they claimed, using specific explorers in your answer.
Question
How Your Essay Will Be Scored
Total: 100 points
Try to meet all four areas below to earn the highest score.
Content – 45%
Name at least one or two Spanish explorers and clearly describe what they accomplished and which lands they
claimed for Spain.
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