Exemplary
1. Establishes and maintains a clear focus.
2. Evidence of clear, concrete thought organization.
3. Proper format, grammar, and sentence structure.
Above Average
1. Adequately establishes a clear focus.
2. Acceptable organization of thoughts.
3. Good format, grammar, and sentence structure.
Average
1. Sometimes establishes a clear focus.
2. Attempts to organize thoughts.
3. Some errors in grammar, format, and sentence structure which minimally interfere with communication.
Below Average
1. Fails to establish a clear focus.
2. Weak organization.
3. Errors in grammar, format, and sentence structure with interfere with communication.