Writing Mechanics and Organization
Unacceptable Developing
(1 pt)
(2 pts)
Acceptable
(3 pts)
Proficient (4
pts)
Exemplary
(5 pts)
Writing
Mechanics
(1, 33%)
The use of
standard
written English
is
unsatisfactory
at this level.
More than 10
errors in
punctuation,
capitalization,
subject verb
agreement may
exist or
excessive
fragments or
run-ons may
detract from the
overall content
of the writing.
The use of
standard
written
English
needs
attention.
More than 9
errors in
punctuation,
capitalization,
subject-verb
agreement
may exist or 2
or more
fragments or
run-ons may
exist
The use of
standard
written
English is
adequate with
no more than
8 errors in
punctuation,
capitalization,
subject-verb
agreement
may exist or 1
or more
fragments or
run-ons may
exist.
The use of
standard
written
English is
good with no
more than 5
errors.
The use of
standard
written
English is
outstanding
with no more
than 2 errors
in
punctuation,
capitalization;
subject-verb
agreement
may exist. No
fragments or
run-ons may
exist
Syntax (1,
33%)
Syntax and
word choice
may be
unsatisfactory,
or the writing
may lack
cohesion.
Syntax and
word choice
may need
attention, or
the writing
may lack
cohesion.
Syntax and
word choice
are
satisfactory,
and the
writing is
cohesive.
Syntax and
word choice
are
appropriate,
and the
writing is
cohesive
Syntax and
word choice
are clearly
superior, and
the writing is
very cohesive.
Organization
of TWS
Portfolio (1,
33%)
Poorly
organized with
no section
dividers. No
table of
contents. Not
placed in a
binder, no
cover page.
Subsection
not well
defined and
papers poorly
placed in
sections.
Table of
contents is
brief and
vague. Binder
Subsections
are labeled
and papers
placed in
appropriate
sections.
Table of
contents is
well
organized.
Subsections
are labeled
and stand out
from folder
and papers
are placed in
appropriate
sections.
Table of
contents is
Subsections
are labeled
and tabs
stand out from
the contents
of the portfolio
with
thoughtful
placement of
contents in
N/A
or notebook
is in poor
condition with
a poorly
worded,
difficult to
read cover
page.
Binder or
notebook is
organized
with an
appropriate
cover page.
clear and
reader can
locate
information
with ease.
Binder is
appropriate
and the cover
page is
professionally
done.
appropriate
places. Table
of contents is
clear and
alerts reader
to contents of
portfolio;
reader can
locate
material
easily. Binder
is attractive
and cover
page is
professional,
eye-catching
and
appropriate
15 pts 100