Trait
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Organization
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Little or nothing is written.
Essay is disorganized and poorly developed.
Does not stay on topic.
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Essay is incomplete.
It lacks an introduction, well developed body, or conclusion.
Coherence and logic are attempted but inadequate.
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The essay is well organized.
It is coherent, ordered logically, and fully developed. |
Sentence Structure |
Student writes frequent run-ons or fragments. |
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Occasional errors in sentence structure.
Little variety in sentence length or structure. |
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Sentences are complete and varied in length and structure. |
Usage |
Student makes frequent errors in word choice and agreement.
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Student makes occasional errors in word choice and agreement.
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Usage is correct.
Word choice is appropriate.
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Mechanics
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Student makes frequent errors in spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
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Student makes occasional errors in mechanics. |
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Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are correct.
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Format
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Format is sloppy.
There are no margins or indents.
Handwriting is inconsistent.
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The margins and indents have inconsistencies - no title or has inappropriate
title.
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The format is correct.
The title is appropriate.
The margins and indents are consistent. |