Your students have handed in their first essay which means you have a boatload of marking due.
How do you complete this task?

Give every student grades based on their vibe

Mark them all extensively, rereading to ensure correct grading, and leaving many comments on each page

Start the grading at an A+ and keep every grade within this range to preserve the student's self-confidence

Grade each paper by following the rubric and leave comments when necessary without repeating feedback

Forget the grading, prioritize your own work