Category
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Exemplary
5-4
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Accomplished
3
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Developing
2
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Beginning
1
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Score
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Ideas/Content
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Ideas are clear, original, and focused.
Main idea stands out along with details
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Ideas are clear but information is general
and predictable.
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Ideas are clear and more information
is needed.
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Information is limited and text is repetitious.
No central theme.
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Organization
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Organization enhances the central theme.
Sequencing is logical and transitions are smooth.
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Organization is adequate and introduction
needs more anticipation.
Conclusion leaves no closure.
Connections are fuzzy.
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Organization is not clear.
Introduction is present, but has no lead.
Conclusion is present but not clear.
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No clear direction with no lead or conclusion.
Connections are confusing or incomplete.
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Voice
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Writer speaks honestly and directly.
The voice is natural and expressive and engages the reader.
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Writer speaks honestly and directly,
but the voice lacks some expression to engage the reader.
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Writer seems sincere, but uninvolved.
Voice is not compelling.
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Writing is lifeless and mechanical.
Communicates on a functional level, but does not move the reader.
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Word Choice
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Imagery and verbs are strong.
Specific and accurate words are used to convey meaning.
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Good word choice.
Verb usage and descriptive words are used well.
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Language is functional.
Writer uses familiar words and few energetic verbs.
Writer attempts colorful words.
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Writer struggles with limited vocabulary.
Language may be vague or redundant.
Words are used incorrectly.
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Sentence
Fluency
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Writing has flow and rhythm.
Sentences are built well for expressive oral reading and adds interest to
text.
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Writing has flow and rhythm.
Sentences may lack expression for oral reading to add interest to text.
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Writing is pleasant, but lacks rhythm.
Sentences are efficient and grammatical, but sometimes stiff and choppy
or repetitive.
Text can be read aloud but not musical.
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Writing may be choppy, incomplete, rambling,
awkward, or monotonous.
Sentence structure may sound unnatural.
Text is difficult to read.
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Conventions
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Grammar and usage are correct and contribute
to clarity.
Punctuation is correct and paragraphing adds to organizational structure.
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Grammar and usage are correct.
Paragraphing may create problems.
Spelling and punctuation are correct.
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Some usage, grammar, or paragraphing
problems exist.
Spelling and end-of-sentence punctuation are almost always correct.
Internal punctuation may be incorrect or missing.
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Errors in grammar and usage affect meaning.
Paragraphing is missing or does not relate to organization of text.
Frequent spelling errors.
Punctuation is often missing or incorrect.
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