Teacher Name: ivan bocarando

Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Grammar & Spelling Writer makes no Writer makes 1-2 Writer makes 3-4 Writer makes more
(Conventions) errors in grammar errors in grammar errors in grammar than 4 errors in
or spelling that or spelling that or spelling that grammar or spelling
distract the reader distract the reader distract the reader that distract the
from the content. from the content. from the content. reader from the
content.
Focus on Topic There is one clear, Main idea is clear Main idea is The main idea is not
(Content) well-focused topic. but the supporting somewhat clear but clear. There is a
Main idea stands information is there is a need for seemingly random
out and is general. more supporting collection of
supported by information. information.
detailed
information.
Sentence Structure All sentences are Most sentences are Most sentences are Sentences lack
(Sentence Fluency) well-constructed well-constructed well-constructed structure and
with varied with varied but have a similar appear incomplete
structure. structure. structure. or rambling.

Word Choice Writer uses vivid Writer uses vivid Writer uses words Writer uses a
words and phrases words and phrases that communicate limited vocabulary
that linger or draw that linger or draw clearly, but the that does not
pictures in the pictures in the writing lacks communicate
reader\'s mind, and reader\'s mind, but variety, punch or strongly or capture
the choice and occasionally the flair. the reader\'s
placement of the words are used interest. Jargon or
words seems inaccurately or cliches may be
accurate, natural seem overdone. present and detract
and not forced. from the meaning.