CATEGORY

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ROLE

The writer seems to be writing from the perspective of their character. The author has taken the ideas and made them "his own."

The writer seems to be writing from the perspective of their character, but there is some lack of ownership of the topic.

The writer seems to be writing somewhat from the perspective of their character, but lacks ownership of the topic.

The writer has not tried to write from the perspective of their character.

AUDIENCE

The writer is clear about their audience, and is creative and consistent.

The writer is clear about their audience, and is consistent.

The writer is somewhat clear about their audience, but may not be consistent.

The writer is not clear about their audience.

FORMAT

The author chose a format that is original, creative, and contains appropriate structure.

The author chose a format that is original, creative, and attempts to contain appropriate structure.

The author chose a format that is original but makes little attempt to contain appropriate structure.

The chosen format does not contain an attempt at appropriate structure.

TOPIC

There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.

Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.

Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.

The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.

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.