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Addresses all parts of the task effectively. There are at least four well-organized paragraphs, each with a clear topic sentence and supporting sentences with concrete examples. There are appropriate transition words and a relevant concluding paragraph. The essay clearly demonstrates research related to topic.
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18 |
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Addresses all parts of the task adequately. There are at least four adequately-organized paragraphs with sufficient details, but some ideas may not be well- stated and minimal inference may be required. Some demonstration of research is evident.
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16 |
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Addresses most of the tasks adequately with at least four paragraphs that are at least loosely- organized, but there may be gaps; many ideas may not be well stated; may lack appropriate or sufficient detail or clear focus. Inference is required for some ideas. Research is minimally demonstrated.
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14 |
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Addresses the essay task in a general way; ideas may lack clarity or focus; inference is required to identify supporting details; demonstration of essay organization is minimal; there may be fewer than required number of paragraphs.
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12 |
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Addresses the essay task minimally but relation to the task is evident; may be unfocused or unclear with few identifiable supporting details; demonstration of essay organization is minimal; there may be fewer than required number of paragraphs. Inference is required for many ideas.
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10 |
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Nothing written or content is incomprehensible or inappropriate.
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0 |
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Paragraph(s) form (i.e. title, indentation, margins) is correct; If handwritten, writing is neat and legible.
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3 |
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Paragraph(s) form is mostly correct. If Handwrittenm writing is mostly neat and legible.
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2 |
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Paragraph(s) form (i.e. title, indentation, margins) is partially correct. If handwritten, writing may be legible but is not neat.
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1 |
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Paragraph form is not evident and/or writing is not legible.
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0 |
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Writing contains almost no errors in grammar, structure, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation.
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6 |
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Writing contains only minor errors in grammar and/or structure that do not interfere with understanding and/or minor errors in spelling, capitalization, or punctuation that do not distract the reader.
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5 |
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Writing may contain some errors in grammar, structure, spelling, capitalization and/or spelling that may slow comprehension and/or distract the reader, but errors do not require inference for understanding.
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4 |
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Writing contains grammatical errors that require the reader to infer meaning. There may be spelling, capitalization and/or punctuation errors that slow comprehension.
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3 |
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Writing is not comprehensible.
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0 |
