Criteria

Core

4

3

2

1

Opening

ELA1.E.SW2B.03.01
 Use an introductory paragraph, supporting paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph to organize both written and oral presentations

Strong introduction that grabs the readers attention.

Adequate introduction that grabs the readers attention.

Introduction is weak and lacks interest.

No evidence of an introduction.

Details

ELA2.E.SW2D.03.01
 Use effective vocabulary in persuasive and expository writing

 

Events are sequenced and include detail and descriptive language.

Sequenced events includes some detail and  descriptive language.

Events are sequenced with little detail or descriptive language.

No evidence of detail or descriptive language.

Organization

 ELA1.E.SW2F.03.05
 Use varied vocabulary and sentence structure when writing

Uses varied vocabulary and sentence structure. No fragments or run-ons. Uses transition phrases effectively.

Sentences are complete and well written with no fragments or run-ons. Uses some transition phrases.

Most sentences are complete. Paragraphs are unorganized.

Little evidence of phrasing to connect events.

Many sentence fragments or run on sentences.  No evidence of paragraphing. No evidence of transitional phrases.

Conclusion

ELA1.E.SW2F.03.05
 Use varied vocabulary and sentence structure when writing

States a strong and thoughtful concluding statement that reflects on the impact of the events.

States a  concluding statement that shows some reflection on the events.

Concluding statement shows  little reflection or connection to events.

Concluding statement shows no evidence of reflection or connection to events.

Uses Basic Writing Conventions

ELA1.E.SW2G.03.03
 Use basic punctuation correctly
 ELA1.E.SW2G.03.06
 Know and correctly spell level appropriate high frequency words ELA1.E.SW2G.03.10
 Use correct verb tense when writing

Contains few, if any spelling or grammatical errors.

Contains several errors in punctuation, spelling or grammar that do not interfere with meaning.

Contains many errors in punctuation, spelling and/or grammar that  interfere with meaning.

Contains many errors in punctuation, spelling and/or grammar that  make the piece illegible.