| Content |
There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information. Clear topic sentence and conclusion.
4points
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Main idea is clear, but the supporting information is general. May need a stronger topic sentence or conclusion.
3points
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Main idea is somewhat clear, but there is a need for more supporting information. Topic or concluding sentence may be missing.
2points
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The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
1points
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| Organization |
Three or more details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
4points
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The details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting.
3points
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Some details are not in a logical or expected order, OR some details are missing and this distracts the reader.
2points
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Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
1points
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| Word Choice |
Writer uses many sensory details, specific nouns, exact verbs, and effective comparisons.
4points
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Writer uses some sensory details, specific nouns, exact verbs, and effective comparisons.
3points
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Writer attempts to use sensory details, specific nouns, exact verbs, and effective comparisons.
2points
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Writer uses almost no sensory details, specific nouns, exact verbs, or effective comparisons.
1points
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| Conventions |
Final copy has no errors in punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
4points
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Final copy has a few errors, but they don't interfere with understanding the content.
3points
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Final copy has multiple errors that may make it hard to understand.
2points
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Work has obviously not been edited or proofread.
1points
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| Writing Process Evidence |
All steps of the writing process included: graphic organizer, rough draft, revised copy, edited copy, and final copy.
4points
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Missing one of the steps of the writing process.
3points
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Missing more than one of the steps of the writing process.
2points
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Only one piece of writing handed in.
1points
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