4--Top Level:
clear and complete effective communication of ideas
shows understanding of information
identifies all important elements of the question
strong supporting arguments
correct grammar and spelling, logical responses
correct facts
goes beyond requirements
3--Second Level:
contains a good solid response with some of the characteristics above, but not all explains less elegantly, less completely, more spelling and grammar errors
does not go beyond requirements
2--Third Level:
contains complete responses, but the explanation may not be clear in order, sequence, ect. presents an argument but is incomplete
may be inappropriate
indicate understanding of ideas and information but is not expressed clearly
1--Fourth Level:
omits significant parts or des not follow the guidelines of the assignment has major errors
uses inappropriate ideas, information, grammar, ect
Rate the following statements: 4- Most Effective
3- Effective
2- Ineffective, but salvageable
1- Ineffective
LEAD:
___________is specific and gets the attention of the reader
___________gives a direction to the writing
___________makes you want to read on to find out more
APPEAL TO THE READER
___________the piece is easy to understand, identify with, and relate to
___________holds the attention of the reader
___________authors writing is honest and real
___________information used in the writing is accurate
CLEAR FOCUS AND DETAIL
___________adequate detail about the central idea
___________topic is not too broad
___________logical and well organized
___________finishes with a sense of closure
___________expresses viewpoint of the writer
___________makes you think, feel, tells you something, and/or entertains you
___________reader can picture what is happening or what is being described, descriptive detail
MECHANICS
___________appealing title
___________legible penmanship, correct spelling, usage, punctuation, and paragraphing
___________word choices are simple, clear, direct, and non-repetitive
___________strong, vocabulary
___________balance of dialogue, thought, and description
___________paragraphs flow, consistent, makes sense