Characteristics of Writing | Inc. R (0-39) (40-49) | Level 1(50-59%) | Level 2(60-69%) | Level 3(70-79%) | Level 4 (80-100%) |
Knowledge and Understanding |
Knowledge and Understanding of Content * Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of text(s) * Demonstrates understanding of the topic assigned | * Fails to demonstrate adequate knowledge of the text * Fails to demonstrate understanding of the topic | * Demonstrates limited knowledge of the text * Demonstrates limited understanding of the topic | * Demonstrates some knowledge of the text * Demonstrates some understanding of the topic | * Demonstrates considerable knowledge of the text * Demonstrates considerable understanding of the topic | * Demonstrates thorough and detailed knowledge of the text * Demonstrates insightful understanding of the topic |
Thinking |
Use of processing skills * Develops a relevant and thoughtful argument * Arguments are well developed with relevant supporting examples and thoughtful analysis | * Thesis and arguments are unclear and/or disconnected * Arguments lack development and relevant support | * Thesis and/or arguments are vague or partially unclear or disconnected * Arguments have limited development. Limited relevant evidence and analysis | * Thesis and /or arguments are somewhat clear and connected * Arguments are somewhat developed with mostly relevant evidence and analysis | * Clear thesis that is developed by well connected arguments * Arguments are well developed with relevant evidence and analysis | * Clear and thoughtful thesis that is developed by well connected arguments * Arguments are thoroughly developed with compelling evidence and insightful analysis |
Communication |
Organization * Essay/Paragraph is logically organized, and coherent. Appropriate transitions are used Clear Expression * Writing is fluent and ideas are expressed clearly...