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F
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D
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C
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B
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A
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A.
Organization/
Evidence
of Writing Process
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No
evidence of editing
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Poor
organization; little or incorrect editing
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Student
shows some evidence of organization and editing but still lacks clarity
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Student
presents ideas in logical sequence; evidence of solid editing
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Information in logical,
interesting sequence; evidence of superior editing (applying strong
language skills)
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B.
Applies correct usage & mechanics
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Many
fragments/grammar errors; multiple misspellings
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Grammar
& spelling errors distract from content
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Grammar
and spelling errors very evident but do not detract from content.
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Work
is mostly free of grammar & spelling errors
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Work demonstrates superior
command of grammar and spelling rules
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C.
Writing for Purpose
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Work
shows no evidence of accomplishment of stated purpose
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Work
attempts to establish purpose but is unclear or unsuccessful
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Work
establishes purpose, but has difficulty achieving it.
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Work
establishes purpose and achieves it.
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Work establishes & achieves
purpose strongly and with accomplished style
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D.
Neatness
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Work
is Illegible.
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Work
has five or more areas that are sloppy.
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Work
has three or four areas that are sloppy
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Work
has one or two areas that are sloppy.
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Work is neatly done.
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E.
Vocabulary & Spelling
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Basic
words choices; No application of vocabulary; incorrect word choices;
misspellings distract from content
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Some
evidence of vocabulary choices; poor word choices.; misspellings occur
throughout the piece
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Some
evidence of vocabulary usage beyond basic word choices. No incorrect word
usage. Some misspelling in evidence.
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Good
word choices; Word choices that improve the clarity and readability;
minimal evidence of misspelling
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Evidence of vocabulary usage
beyond grade level; Word choices reflecting a sophisticated use of
language. No misspellings
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