1. No clear sense of topic, little or no supportive details, disconnected, random thoughts
2. Limited development of a single topic.  May move between several ideas.
3. Support is attempted.  Ideas are reasonably clear.  Basic or general topic development
4. Ideas are well developed, and specific details support the topic.
5. Clearly focused, relevant, quality details develop a central them.  Original ideas.

1. Writing lacks a clear sense of direction.  Writing moves around randomly.
2. Writing sometimes supports the main idea, attempts at introduction and/or conclusion.
3. Recognizable introduction and conclusion, some use of transitions, loose ends.
4. Clear introduction and conclusion.  Points or events proceed logically with transitions
5. Writing flows smoothly throughout with clear transitions.  Organization enhances idea.

1. Writing is indifferent, uninvolved, distanced from the audience, mechanical.
2. Writing lacks consistent engagement, but attempts to develop personal tone
3. Writing is sincere, but doesn't fully show personality of the writer. Uses generalities.
4. Writing reveals writer's personality, engaged in the topic.  Personal tone is evident.
5. Writing is honest, engaging and compelling.  The writer shines through.

1. Limited use of vocabulary, language may e used incorrectly, redundancy problems.
2. Vocabulary is developing.  Attempts to use language correctly with some errors.
3. Language and vocabulary is functional but general.  Attempts at colorful language.
4. Exhibits appropriate language, with varied words and phrases.
5. Words convey the intended message in a vivid, powerful and interesting way. Precise.

1. Many errors in sentence structure.  Sentences are choppy, or rambling.
2. Developing sentence fluency, but may repeat patterns.  Attempts to use connectives.
3. Sentences are constructed adequately.  Variety may be attempted.  Occasionally awkward.
4. All sentences are complete with some variety in length.  Comfortable phrasing.
5. Sentences are will built, complex, and varied in length.  Writing has a natural flow.

1. Frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization and usage.  Difficult to read.
2. some errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and usage impair readability.
3. Control over limited range of conventions.  Errors in grammar, spelling, usage not serious.
4. Solid grasp of conventions.  Few minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling and usage.
5. Conventions are used effectively to enhance style and readability.

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