Domain 1: IDEAS Weight Domain 2: ORGANIZATION X2 Domain 3: STYLE Domain 4: CONVENTIONS X1 X1 CONSISTENT focus on topic and purpose FULLY developed controlling idea that addresses all aspects of writing task Supporting ideas/elaboration are relevant to topic, genre, audience Supporting ideas FULLY elaborated w/logical examples and/or details throughout Response FULLY addresses reader concerns and/or perspectives Uses genre-appropriate strategies Strategy consistently appropriate to topic/genre. Helps the writer’s communication of ideas Logical/appropriate sequencing of ideas w/in paragraphs/across entire paper Introduction engages/sets stage and conclusion has sense of resolution/closure Introduction and conclusion fit ideas and purpose Related ideas grouped logically in paragraphs Uses effective/varied elements to link all elements of the response – beyond use of transitional words/phrases CLEAR/CORRECT simple, compound, and complex sentences w/correct punctuation VARIETY of subordination/coordination strategies CORRECT usage in variety of contexts: subject-verb agreement, word forms (nouns/adjectives/adverbs), pronoun-antecedent agreement CORRECT mechanics in variety of contexts: punctuation within sentences, spelling, capitalization, indentation Infrequent, if any, errors CONSISTENT focus on assigned topic WELL developed controlling idea that addresses all aspects of writing task Supporting ideas/elaboration are relevant to topic, genre, audience Supporting ideas developed w/specific examples and/or details Contains information that addresses reader concerns and perspectives Appropriate response to assigned genre GENERALLY consistent focus on topic/purpose Developed idea that addresses task MOST supporting ideas/elaboration relevant to topic and genre Supporting ideas are developed with SOME examples and/or details (some parts are well developed and others are only partially developed) Contains SUFFICIENT information to address topic and SOME reader concerns / perspectives GENERALLY appropriate response to genre Overall organizational strategy or structure appropriate to writer’s ideas/purpose. Logical sequencing of ideas across parts of the paper Introduction sets stage and conclusion ends w/o repetition Logical grouping of ideas w/in paragraphs Varied transitions link paper and ideas w/in paragraphs Carefully crafted phrases and sentences create SUSTAINED tone/advance writer’s purpose Appropriate varied, precise, and engaging language Word choice reflects denotative & connotative language meaning Figurative/technical language may be used for rhetorical effect SUSTAINED attention to audience SUSTAINED evocative and authoritative voice throughout EXTENSIVE variety of sentence lengths, structures, and beginnings VARIETY of genre-appropriate strategies that engage Language/tone consistent with purpose/appropriate genre Word choice is precise/engaging Attention to audience in introduction/body/conclusion CONSISTENT/DISTINCTIVE voice Varied sentence structure/length SOME genre-appropriate strategies that engage X1 Organizational strategy is GENERALLY appropriate to ideas/purpose of genre GENERALLY clear sequence of ideas Introduction is clear and conclusion provides closure Related ideas GENERALLY grouped in paragraphs Transitions link parts of the paper Language/tone are GENERALLY consistent with purpose/genre Word choice is GENERALLY engaging w/ occasional lapses into simple/ordinary language Awareness of audience may be LIMITED to introduction and/or conclusion Voice is CLEAR and APPROPRIATE SOME variation in sentence length/structure May include SOME genre appropriate strategies Sentences are GENERALLY correct w/correct end punct. SOME errors in compound, and complex sentences, and OCCASIONAL fragment/runon/awkward sentences FEW errors w/simple sentences GENERALLY correct usage/may contain SOME errors in: subject-verb and pronounantecedent agreement, word forms, verb tense, and homonyms GENERALLY correct mechanics/FEW errors LIMITED focus on topic and purpose MINIMALLY developed controlling idea - addresses SOME aspect of task VAGUE, GENERAL, and/or UNDEVELOPED supporting ideas LACKS sufficient information (brevity, or repetition) to provide completeness and address readers Some points/details may be IRRELEVENT or INAPPROPRIATE for the topic, audience, genre Does NOT demonstrate genre awareness LACK of focus on topic and purpose LACK of controlling idea ABSENCE of supporting ideas (or unclear ideas) Development is lacking (BREVITY or REPETITION) LACKS a sense of completeness Majority of details are IRRELEVENT INAPPROPRIATE response to genre INSUFFICIENT writing (brevity or copying prompt) to determine competence Organizational strategy is FORMULAIC and/or INAPPROPRIATE to genre MINIMAL evidence of sequencing LACKS/includes INEFFECTIVE introduction/conclusion Ideas w/in paragraphs not arranged in meaningful order LIMITED use of transitions (formulaic, ineffective, or overused) Competence limited by BREVITY UNEVEN language/tone (appropriate in some parts, but flat throughout most) Word choice is simple/ordinary/repetitive LIMITED awareness of audience Minimal/inconsistent/indistinct voice LITTLE variation in sentence length/structure Competence limited by BREVITY Simple sentences formed correctly, but other sentences may be incomplete/overloaded AWKWARD sentence structure and/or missing or INCORRECT end punctuation May have FREQUENT errors in usage/mechanics SOME errors may INTERFERE w/meaning Competence limited by BREVITY NO evidence of organizing strategy UNCLEAR sequence of ideas LACKS introduction and/or conclusion UNRELATED ideas in paragraphs LACK of/inappropriate transitions INSUFFICIENT writing to determine organization competence (brevity, copying prompt) Language/tone are flat/inappropriate to task/reader Word choice is inaccurate, imprecise, or confusing LITTLE/NO attention to audience Voice is not apparent INSUFFICIENT student writing (brevity or copying prompt) to determine style competence FREQUENT fragments, run-ons, and incorrect sentences End punctuation INCORRECT/LACKING May contain frequent and severe errors in both usage/mechanics Errors may INTERFERE, or OBSCURE meaning INSUFFICIENT writing (brevity/copying prompt) to determine conventions CORRECT simple/compound/complex sentences with Correct end punctuation and few errors CORRECT usage w/few errors CORRECT mechanics w/few errors Errors are generally MINOR or don’t interfere w/meaning 25=100 24=95 23=92 22=8 21=8 20=85 19=83 18=81 17=7 16=78 15=77 14=76 13=75 12=73 11=71 10=69 9=68 8=66 7=65 6=64 5=60