|
| 4 points |
3 points |
2 points |
1 point |
Score |
| Organization of Parts |
Has an effective beginning, middle, and end and uses paragraphing effectively |
Has a beginning, a middle, and an end and uses paragraphing |
Has a beginning, middle, and end and shows evidence of paragraphing |
May lack evidence of a beginning, a middle, and/or end and/or may lack evidence of paragraphing |
___ |
| Controlling Idea |
Contains a strong controlling idea |
Contains a controlling idea |
Contains some sense of direction but may lack focus |
Is difficult to follow and lacks focus |
___ |
| Logical Order |
Progresses in a logical order |
Generally progresses in a logical order |
May not progress in a logical order |
Does not progress in a logical order and may digress to unrelated topics |
___ |
| Cohesiveness |
Uses effective cohesive devices (such as transitions, repetition, pronouns, parallel structure) between and/or within paragraphs |
May use cohesive devices |
At times seems awkward and lacks cohesion |
Is awkward and lacks cohesion |
___ |
| Topic Development |
Clearly addresses the topic and provides specific and relevant details/examples |
Addresses the topic and provides relevant details/examples |
Addresses the topic, but may contain some details that are not relevant |
May address the topic, but lacks details |
___ |
| Vocabulary |
Uses precise and vivid language |
Uses language that is usually precise |
Uses little precise language |
Uses imprecise language |
___ |
| Sentence Structure |
Contains sentences that are clear and varied in structure |
Contains sentences that are clear and show some variety in structure |
Contains some sentences that are clear but little variety in structure |
Contains sentences that are unclear and lack variety in structure |
___ |
| Writing Techniques |
Effectively uses writing techniques (such as imagery, humor, point of view, voice) |
Uses writing techniques |
May use writing techniques |
Does not use writing techniques |
___ |
| Audience Awareness |
Clearly shows an awareness of audience and purpose |
Shows an awareness of audience and purpose |
Shows some awareness of audience and purpose |
Shows little or no awareness of audience or purpose |
___ |
| Mechanics |
Contains repeated
errors in
grammar/usage,
punctuation,
capitalization, and
spelling that are
significantly
distracting
to the reader. |
Contains errors in
grammar/usage,
punctuation,
capitalization, and
spelling that are
significantly
distracting to
the reader. |
May contain some
errors in
grammar/usage,
punctuation,
capitalization, and
spelling that are
not significantly distracting
to the reader.
| Contains few errors
in grammar/usage,
punctuation,
capitalization,
and spelling. |
___ |
