CATEGORY

4

3

2

1

Amount of Information

At least 4-5 facts are shown and many details are included.

3 sentences with details and facts shown.

2 sentences with some details included.

1 sentence with little to no facts shown.

Quality of Information

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.

Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.

Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.

Mechanics

Always uses punctuation marks and capital letters. Spells all words correctly and uses spaces. Uses difficult words as well.

Consistent use of punctuation marks and capital letters. Spells some words correctly and uses spaces.

Inconsistent with punctuation marks and capital letters. Some use of sight words but most words not spelled correctly.

No punctuation marks or capital letters. No use of sight words or temporary spelling (using consonants).