Content
Content Accuracy
Introduces Evidence to support claim
Grammar, Spelling, and Organization
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The letter accurately describes 3 limiting factors of the ecosystem. The letter accurately describes each of their effect on the native salmon population.
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The letter contains accurately describes
3 limiting factors of the ecosystem.
However, the letter incorrectly describes at least one of their effects on the native salmon population.
Evidence for the recommendation is clear. There are 3 detailed explanations supporting the claim.
Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling. The letter has a logical organization and flow.
Evidence for the recommendation is clear. There are 1 or
2 detailed explanations supporting the claim.
Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar and/or spelling. The letter is logical, but there are unclear transitions between ideas.
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The letter accurately describes 1 limiting factor of the ecosystem. Other limiting factors are either incorrectly addressed or not addressed at all.
The letter incorrectly describes their effects on the native salmon population.
A recommendation to support to claim is given, but there is no evidence to support.
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The letter does not accurately describe any limiting factors, nor does it address their effects on the native salmon population.
No claim or evidence is given.
Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar and/or spelling.
The letter demonstrates a lack in organization and no transitions between ideas exist.
Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar and/or spelling.
There is no sense of organization or flow.