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CATEGORY |
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3 Creativity |
2 Creativity |
1Creativity |
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Grammar & Spelling (Conventions) |
Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the content. |
Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the content. |
Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the content. |
Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from the content. |
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Sentence Length (Sentence Fluency) |
Every paragraph has sentences that vary in length.
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Almost all paragraphs have sentences that vary in
length. |
Some sentences vary in length. |
Sentences rarely vary in length. |
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Word Choice |
Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or
draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the
words seems accurate, natural and not forced. |
Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or
draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used
inaccurately or seem overdone. |
Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the
writing lacks variety, punch or flair. |
Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not
communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or cliches
may be present and detract from the meaning. |
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Support for Topic (Content) |
Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader
important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable.
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Supporting details and information are relevant, but
one key issue or portion of the storyline is unsupported. |
Supporting details and information are relevant, but
several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported. |
Supporting details and information are typically
unclear or not related to the topic. |
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Introduction (Organization) |
The introduction is inviting, states the main topic
and previews the structure of the paper. |
The introduction clearly states the main topic and
previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to
the reader. |
The introduction states the main topic, but does not
adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly
inviting to the reader. |
There is no clear introduction of the main topic or
structure of the paper. |
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Conclusion (Organization) |
The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a
feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at." |
The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all
the loose ends. |
The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up
several loose ends. |
There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.
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Focus on Topic (Content) |
There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea
stands out and is supported by detailed information. |
Main idea is clear but the supporting information is
general. |
Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for
more supporting information. |
The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly
random collection of information. |
Date Created: Jan 22, 2006
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