Student Name:_____________________________Period:______Date:____________
CATEGORY |
A (90-100) |
B (80-90) |
C (65-79) |
F (64 and below) |
Introduction (Organization) |
The introduction is inviting, states the thesis and previews the structure of the paper. |
The introduction clearly states the thesis and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to the reader. |
The introduction states the thesis, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader. |
There is no clear introduction of the thesis or structure of the paper. |
Focus on Topic (Content) |
There is a clear, well-focused topic sentence. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information. |
The Topic sentence is clear but the supporting information is general. |
The Topic sentence is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information. |
The Topic sentence is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information. |
Support for Topic (Content) |
Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. |
Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is unsupported. |
Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported. |
Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic. |
Sentence Length (Sentence Fluency) |
Every paragraph has sentences that vary in length. |
Almost all paragraphs have sentences that vary in length. |
Some sentences vary in length. |
Sentences rarely vary in length. |
Grammar & Spelling (Conventions) |
Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
Capitalization & Punctuation (Conventions) |
Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read. |
Writer makes 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read. |
Writer makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow. |
Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow. |