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4 |
3 |
2 |
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| Conventions |
There are few
or no errors in punctuation, capitalization, grammar &
spelling. |
There are a
few errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. |
Errors in grammar,
capitalization, punctuation & spelling are more frequent. |
There are many
errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. |
The errors in
grammar, capitalization, spelling punctuation & interfere
with understanding. |
| Organization |
An original
title is present. The paper has a clear beginning, middle
& ending. Ideas & details are presented in logical
order. Transitions such as Finally or The next day are
used to show the relationships among ideas. |
An appropriate
title is present. The ideas and details are mostly presented
in logical order. The writer uses some transitions to
show the relationships among ideas. The paper seems complete. |
A title is present.
The paper is somewhat organized, but seems unfinished.
Sometimes it is not clear how the details used connect
to the main idea or story. Some of the details are not
in the right spot. |
There is little
organization to the paper. A lot of the writing does not
connect to the main idea or story. The ending is missing
or does not connect to the story or main idea. |
There is little
no organization to the paper. There is no beginning or
end to the paper. Ideas seem scrambled, jumbled, and disconnected.
The paper is confusing. The details do not fit with the
main idea. |
| Ideas/Focus |
Paper is focused,
clear & specific. Writing is full of details for support
and shows what is important about the topic. Keeps reader’s
attention. |
The writing
is generally focused on the topic & purpose. Writing
tells a story or makes a point. Details are present but
not developed. |
The writing
is somewhat focused on the topic and purpose. Details
are general and not specific. Topic may be too big |
The writing
is related to the topic, but does not have a clear focus.
Details are not clear. Reader is uncertain of the focus. |
The writing
is not focused on the topic and purpose. Reader will have
difficulty identifying the main idea or purpose of the
paper. |
| Voice |
The writer’s
viewpoint is evident. Text used elicits a variety of emotions.
Paper has a lot of personality. Writes with a clear sense
of audience. |
The writer’s
viewpoint is somewhat clear. The writing is individual
and expressive. Paper has some personality. |
The writer’s
individually fades in and out. The writer’s viewpoint
is apparent intermittently. Very little personality to
the writing. |
The writer’s
viewpoint is unclear. Little to no personality to the
writing. Audience is fuzzy-could be anybody, anywhere. |
The writer seems
uninterested in what he or she is writing about. Writer
does not share own thoughts or ideas about topic. |
| Word Choice |
The writer uses
precise, fresh, original words and phrases. The writing
is interesting to read. |
The word choices
are clear. The writer uses some interesting words and
phrases. |
The word choices
get the message across, but don’t capture anyone’s
attention. |
The writer does
not use words or phrases that make the writing clear to
the reader. |
Writer uses
word choices that are confusing, unclear, or inappropriate. |
| Sentence/ Fluency |
The writer consistently
uses a variety of sentences. The writing is natural and
flows smoothly. Sentences begin with a variety of words.
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The writer uses
some variety in sentences. Paper flows smoothly, but has
some rough spots. Not all sentences begin the same. |
Writer uses
simple sentences. Some sentences are choppy or awkward,
but most are smooth and clear. Sentences tend to begin
the same. |
The writer doesn't
use much variety in his or her sentences. Little to no
use of linking words to connect sentences. The writer
uses short, repetitive sentence patterns. |
There is little
or no variety in sentences. Some of the sentences are
unclear. Paper is difficult to read. Difficult time identifying
where one sentence ends and the next begins. |