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Word Choice Powerful, engaging, and precise words. Words are correct and appropriate to the Words, while generally correct, are not On several occasions, the words chosen
The specific Language creates clarity. task but could be more specific and precise enough to convey the intended are incorrect or do not convey the
vocabulary the Vocabulary is content specific and helps to powerful. meaning. intended meaning.
writer uses to develop the writer’s credibility. Vocabulary is appropriate to grade level. Vocabulary is thesaurus heavy or overly Vocabulary is limited.
convey meaning general (nice, good, really, okay)
Voice Voice is engaging and compelling, Voice is very strong in places, but at times Voice peeks through only occasionally. Piece is flat, monotonous; no voice
The way the writer reflecting interest in and commitment to could use some spicing up. Generally the piece is flat. present.
brings the topic to the topic. Tone is mostly formal. Tone is often informal; piece sounds more Tone is inappropriately casual.
life The tone is informed, even scholarly. Generally appropriate to the audience with conversational than scholarly.
The tone is perfect for the intended the opportunity for some revision.
audience.
Sentence Varied sentence structure enhances Good use of sentence length and Strong and varied structure. Attempts to use compound and complex
readability. structure. Expressive reading is possible in some sentences, but does not provide reader
Fluency Ideas flow smoothly; invites expressive Rhythm of the language sounds natural; places but not in others. with much variety.
The way the words reading. allows for expressive reading. Expressive reading is difficult; reader
and phrases flow stumbles over language.
throughout the text
Conventions Accurate use of punctuation, Spelling is generally correct. Some spelling errors. Spelling generally correct on basic words.
The mechanical capitalization, and spelling; almost perfect. Generally accurate use of punctuation and Inconsistent use of punctuation and Punctuation and capitalization reflects
correctness of the Grammar and usage contain almost no capitalization; a few errors. capitalization. misunderstanding of conventions.
piece mistakes. Standard grammar and usage. Grammar and usage often incorrect. Grammar errors are distracting.
Paragraphing enhances clarity. Sound and logical paragraphing. Most paragraphing conventions are Paragraphing conventions are not
Consistent, accurate use of MLA or Consistent, fairly accurate use of MLA or followed. followed.
appropriate style guide. appropriate style guide. Inconsistent use of MLA/style guide. Lacking or incorrect use of style guide.
A = 32 – 29 B = 28 – 25 C = 24 – 19 D = 18 – 14 F = 13 – 8