Meaning
/4 | Ideas are not developed
May be very
short, with few examples and details
Problems obscure an sense of
individuality | Ideas are generally straightforward and clear; unevenly
developed
Some relevant examples, details
May connect to
own experience | Ideas are fully developed and show depth in
places
Supporting details and examples are relevant
Personalizes the
topic | Ideas are fully developed with some originality, maturity, and
individuality
Details and examples often show some
subtlety
Tries to elicit a specific response from the
reader |
Style
/4 | Often uses inappropriate tone or
language
Simple sentences and coordination
Basic vocabulary;
errors in word choice
Disjointed and awkward | Generally
colloquial
Limited repertoire of sentences
Straightforward
vocabulary
Little evidence of deliberate
techniques | Appropriate tone and level of language
Varied sentence
types and lengths
Varied and appropriate language
Some attempts to
use effective techniques | Style and tone help to accomplish purpose, add
impact
Wide repertoire of effective sentence
structures
Precise, concise language
Takes risks with
a variety of techniques |
Form
/4 | Opening usually introduces the topic
Structure may
seem illogical or random
May seem disjointed because ideas are not linked with
transitions
Omits or provides ineffective ending | Opening
establishes purpose
Sequence is generally logical but may lack sense of
direction
Transitions awkward or missing in places
Conclusion is
often mechanical | Opening establishes context and
purpose
Sequence is logical
Transitions help
to connect ideas clearly
Conclusion focuses on the purpose; tries to provide a
resolution | Engaging introduction
Sound structure;
seems effortless and natural
Smoothly integrates elements such as dialogue,
examples, explanations, and anecdotes
Conclusion
provides a satisfying resolution |
Conventions
/4 | Includes frequent errors in basic structures and language that
may interfere with meaning | Includes noticeable errors that may distract the reader
but do not interfere with meaning | May included some
errors; these are generally not serious and do not distract the
reader | Few errors; these do not distract the reader (may only be noticeable
when the reader looks for them) |