ORGANIZATION
Exemplary Organization
 Clear and logical progression of
ideas
 Strong introductory paragraph,
supporting paragraphs and
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concluding paragraph
of 4
 Sophisticated transition conveys
relationships among ideas and
paragraphs
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Effective Organization
 Logical progression of ideas
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 Introductory paragraph, supporting
paragraphs and concluding
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paragraph
Score  Purposeful transition conveys
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of 3
relationships among ideas and
paragraphs
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Minimal Organization/Minimal
Response
 Lacks evidence of a logical
progression of ideas
 Lacks introductory paragraph,
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supporting paragraphs and/or
of 2
concluding paragraph or repeats
too much
 Lacks clear transition
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Inadequate Organization
 Little or no progression of ideas;
difficult to follow
 Inadequate paragraphing
Score  No transition
of 1
“ write a summary about…” or
equivalent is used
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Summary Content (novel of
student choice)
Paired Selection: (circle one)
Poem, Article
Fiction selection
Questions
Link to SOL
DEVELOPMENT
Exemplary Development
Clear focus maintained for intended
audience
Strong development of the topic for
narrative and descriptive writing
Strong thesis statement for development
of informative and persuasive writing
Strong use of examples, evidence or
relevant details
Strong use of analogies, illustrations or
anecdotes
Effective Development
Effective focus maintained for intended
audience
Appropriate development of the topic
for narrative and descriptive writing
Appropriate thesis statement for

development of informative and
persuasive writing
Clear use of examples, evidence or
relevant details
Use of analogies, illustrations or
anecdotes
Minimal Development/Minimal
Response
Lacks focus on intended audience
Lacks development of the topic for
narrative and descriptive writing
Lacks thesis statement for development
of informative and persuasive writing
Lacks sufficient examples, evidence or
supporting details
Lacks sufficient analogies, illustrations
or anecdotes
Inadequate Development
Unclear or no focus
Little or no development of narrative
or descriptive writing
Little or no development of
informative or persuasive writing
Few or no examples, evidence or
supporting details
Few or no analogies, illustrations or
anecdotes
SENTENCE STRUCTURE
Exemplary Sentence Structure
 Sophisticated sentence structure;
complete and correct sentences
 Sentence variation
 Simple
 Compound
 Complex
WORD CHOICE/GRAMMAR USAGE
Exemplary Word Choice/Grammar Usage
 Vivid, specific, economical, connotative
 Consistent grammar usage
 Subject/verb agreement
 Singular/plural nouns
 Verb (tense and usage)
 Pronoun usage
 Adjective/Adverb
MECHANICS
Exemplary Mechanics
 May have minor errors
 Punctuation
 Capitalization
 Spelling
 Needs little or no editing
Adequate Sentence Structure
Effective Word Choice/Grammar Usage
 Complete and correct sentences
 Economical, specific
 Sentence variation
 Clear meaning, connotative
 Simple
 Mostly consistent grammar usage
 Compound
 Subject/verb agreement
 Complex
 Singular/plural nouns
(errors in more complex sentence structure
 Verb (tense and usage)
do not detract)
 Pronoun usage
 Adjective/Adverb
Adequate Mechanics
 Few errors
 Punctuation
 Capitalization
 Spelling
 Needs some editing
Minimal Sentence Structure/Minimal
Minimal Word Choice/Grammar
Response
Usage/Minimal Response
 Contains fragments and/or run-ons
 Inadequate, imprecise, repetitive
 Minimal sentence variation
 Frequent inconsistencies in
 Simple
 Subject/verb agreement
 Compound
 Singular/plural nouns
 Complex
 Verb (tense and usage)
(errors in more complex sentences detract)  Pronoun usage
 Adjective/Adverb
Minimal Mechanics/Minimal Response
 Consistent errors
 Punctuation
 Capitalization
 Spelling
 Impedes readability
Inadequate Sentence Structure
Inadequate Word Choice/Grammar Usage
 Contains numerous fragments and/or run-  Rambling, inappropriate, incorrect
ons
 Distracting inconsistencies in grammar
 Inadequate sentence variation
usage
 Simple
 Subject/verb agreement
 Compound
 Singular/plural nouns
 Complex
 Verb (tense and usage)
(errors in sentence structure detract)
 Pronoun usage
 Adjective/Adverb
Inadequate Mechanics
 Serious and consistent errors
 Punctuation
 Capitalization
 Spelling
 Impedes understanding/communication
3
Written summary appears to cover the entire novel
selected
Included paired selection related to summary
2
Written summary appears to cover most of
the novel selected
paired selection is somewhat relevant to
summary
1
Written summary appears to have parts
missing of the novel selected
Paired selection does not relate to summary
10 questions
SOL format includes multiple choice and at least 2
other formats (written response, fill-in blank, drag and
drop, complete graphic organizer or chart, more than
one to select)
9-6 questions
SOL format includes multiple choice and at
least 1 other format (written response, fill-in
blank, drag and drop, complete graphic
organizer or chart, more than one to select)
5-1 question
SOL format includes only one format
(multiple choice, written response, fill-in
blank, drag and drop, complete graphic
organizer or chart, more than one to select)
0
No summary written
Paired selection was not included with
summary (link may be listed but actual
selection must be present)
No questions
No questions