|
Grade |
Focus |
Development |
Response to Assignment |
Style |
Mechanics |
Points |
|
A |
Elements respond to focus |
Clear and consistent pattern of development; supported |
Enhances assignment |
Flair for style; adds meaning beyond detail; uses vivid verbs and
awesome adjectives |
0-3 errors |
20
19 |
|
B |
Stays on topic, digressing no more than twice |
Introduction, Body, and Conclusion need more support; Topic
Sentences good |
Responds clearly to assignment |
Attention to details; words and sentences reflect some care |
4-6 errors |
18
17
16
15 |
|
C |
Traces of a single focus |
Weak topic sentences; paragraphs lack unity and concrete detail |
Some misdirection; vague language; lack of detail |
No flair; word choice falters; few details; choppy sentences;
meaning vague |
7-14 errors |
14
13
12
11 |
|
D |
The paper loses its path |
Ideas are simply stated; poor use of compound sentences; lacks topic
sentences |
Thwarts purpose of assignment |
Sentences require several readings; word choice fails; meaning is
unclear |
15-19 errors |
10
09 |
|
F |
No focus |
No development |
Off assignment |
Incomprehensible |
20+ errors |
08
or less |