|
| 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 |
___ |
| Ideas/Content |
Presents a focused, powerful argument with at least three reasons based on both fact and/or opinion |
Presents a clear position with at least two reasons based on fact and/or opinion |
Attempts to communicate a position and includes at least one reason based on fact and/or opinion |
Does not present a specific position or argument |
___ |
| 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 to support position |
Addresses the topic and provides relevant details/examples to support position |
Addresses the topic, but may contain some details that are not relevant to position |
May address the topic, but lacks details to support position |
___ |
| Vocabulary |
Uses a variety of precise opinion words and thoughtful phrases that effectively persuade the reader |
Uses several well-chosen words |
Uses one or two opinion words or phrases |
Does not use opinion words or phrases |
___ |
| 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. |
___ |
