Idea Development Evaluation of the central idea and its development, organization, and expression. | 4 pts | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt | 0 pts |
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| Description | Central idea is clear and fully developed. Effective selection and explanation of evidence and/or details. Effective organization. Clear expression of ideas. Full awareness of the purpose for writing. | Central idea is general and moderately developed. Appropriate selection and explanation of evidence and/or details. Moderate organization. Adequate expression of ideas. Sufficient awareness of the purpose for writing. | Central idea may be present and is somewhat developed. Limited selection and explanation of evidence and/or details. Limited organization. Basic expression of ideas. Partial awareness of the purpose for writing. | Central idea is not present and/or not developed. Insufficient evidence and/or details. Minimal or no organization. Poor expression of ideas. Minimal awareness of the purpose for writing. | The response shows evidence the student has read the text, but does not address the question or incorrectly responds to the question. |
Standard English Conventions Evaluation of the control of sentence structures, grammar, usage, and mechanics. | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt | 0 pts |
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| Description | Consistent control of a variety of sentence structures relative to length of essay. Consistent control of grammar, usage and mechanics relative to complexity and/or length. | Mostly consistent control of sentence structures relative to length of essay. Mostly consistent control of grammar, usage, and mechanics relative to complexity and/or length. | Little control and/or no variety in sentence structure and/or little control of grammar, usage, and mechanics relative to complexity and/or insufficient length. | Sentences are formed incorrectly with no control of grammar, usage and mechanics and/or insufficient length. |
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