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NO EVIDENCE (1)
EMERGING: PARTIALLY
MEETS STANDARD (2)
DEVELOPING: MEETS
BASIC STANDARD (3)
THESIS
Thesis is missing; no
clear focus or topic
ORGANIZATION
CONTENT
TRANSITIONS
No clear transitions
Some transitions,
sometimes lacking
SENTENCE VARIETY
Good handling of
complex and compound
sentences, some variety.
Inconsistent agreement
between parts of speech.
Many errors in
mechanics. Limited
evidence of spelling
strategies. Very limited
control of verb tenses.
Occasional errors
between parts of speech.
Some errors in
mechanics. Some
evidence of spelling
strategies. Verb tenses
generally correct with
some tense shifting.
Consistent agreement
between parts of speech.
Uses correct punctuation,
capitalization, etc.
Consistent use of spelling
strategies. Verb tenses
are correct most of the
time.
LANGUAGE USE
MECHANICS
c2012
PROFICIENT: MORE
THAN MEETS THE
STANDARD (4)
Appropriately addresses
topic and thesis with
logical support
EXEMPLARY (5)
Provides introduction
with thesis statement;
clear organization of
ideas within the body;
restatement of thesis in
conclusion. Topic
sentences present in all
body paragraphs.
Varied support of main
idea; contains specific
examples or references,
and concrete, specific
details
Transitions consistent
and appropriate
Effective introduction
that captures interest
and provides clear thesis;
body is organized to
strongly support thesis;
Conclusion restates
thesis and broadens
readers perspective.
Strong support of main
idea; sentences
supported with reasons,
specific examples, or
details.
Clear transitions
throughout, some
sophisticated transitional
devices
Consistent variety of
sentence structure
throughout.