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CATEGORY

4

3

2

1

Spelling

Always spells words correctly based on current academic level

Frequently spells words correctly based on current academic level

Sometimes spells words correctly based on current academic level

Rarely spells words correctly based on current academic level

Grammar

Constructs sentences with complete accuracy

Constructs sentences with general accuracy: minor inaccuracies do not effect the overall result

Constructs sentences inaccuratley: numerous errors detract from overall result

Major inaccuracies with sentence construction: significant errors throughout

Punctuation

Highly effective in the use of punctuation in written communication

Effective in the use of punctuation in written communication

Moderately effective in the use of punctuation in written communication

Ineffective in the use of punctuation in written communication

Composition

Exceptionally clear when conveying written communication

Generally clear when conveying written communication

Lacks clarity when conveying written communication: difficult to follow

Unclear when conveying written communication: impossible to follow