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3 |
2 |
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Criteria: |
| Introduction
(Organization) |
Introduction is inviting,
previews the structure, and states the main topic.
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Introduction clearly
states the main topic, previews the structure, but is not particularly
inviting to the reader.
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Introduction states the
main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure, nor is it
particularly inviting to the reader.
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There is no clear
introduction of the main topic or structure.
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| Sequencing
(Organization) |
Three details are placed
in a logical order and the effective presentation interests the
reader.
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Three details are placed
in a logiczal order, but presentation/introduction makes the reading less
interesting.
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Some details are not in a
logical or expected order, or details are missing distracting the
reader.
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Many details are not in a
logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is
organized.
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| Focus on Topic
(Content) |
There is one clear, well
focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by
information.
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Main idea is clear and
the supporting information is general.
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Main idea is somewhat
clear but there is need for more supporting information.
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The main idea is not
clear. there is a seemingly random collection of information.
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| Conclusion
(Organization) |
The conclusion is strong
and leaves the reader with a feeling they understand what the writer is
"getting at."
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Writer makes 1-2 errors
in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from content.
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The conclusion is
recognizable, but does not tie up several "loose ends."
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There is no clear
conclusion, the writing just ends.
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| Grammar & Spelling
(Conventions) |
Writer makes no errors in
grammar or spelling that distract the reader from content.
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Writer makes 1-2 errors
in grammar of spelling that distract the reader from the
content.
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Writer makes 3-4 errors
in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the
content.
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Writer makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the
content.
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| Capitalization &
Punctuation (Conventions) |
Writer makes no errors in
capitalization of punctuation, making the intended content of the writing
exceptionally easy to read.
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Writer makes 1 or 2
errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the content of the writing is
still easy to read.
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Writer makes a few erros
in capitalization and/or punctuation catching the reader's attention and
interrupting the flow.
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Writer makes several
errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's
attention and greatly interrupt the flow.
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