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Focus on Topic (Content)

The prompt is addressed as evidenced by the clarity of the topic sentence.

The prompt is addressed, but the topic sentence is somewhat unclear.

The prompt is addressed, but the topic sentence is unclear.

The prompt is not addressed, as evidenced by the lack of a topic sentence. There is a seemingly random collection of information.

Support for Topic (Content)

More than 3 supporting details and an 1 example of each detail is presented in the paragraph. Evidence from observation notes has been included.

3 supporting details and an 1 example of each detail is presented in the paragraph. Evidence from observation notes has been included.

2-1 supporting details are included. 2-1 of the details are not supported with examples from observation notes.

Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic. There is a seemingly random collection of information.

Accuracy of Facts (Content)

All supportive details and examples are reported accurately.

The 3 supportive details and 3 examples are reported accurately.

Only 2-1 of the supporting details and 2-1 of examples are reported accurately.

NO supporting details or examples are reported OR are inaccurately reported.

Sentence Structure (Sentence Fluency)

All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.

Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.

Most sentences are well-constructed but have a similar structure.

Sentences lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling.

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.

Adding Personality (Voice)