Criteria 4 3 2 1 Organizational The introduction and The controlling idea of the The paper contains a The controlling idea of the paper & Progression conclusion establish the paper is fairly clear, but is controlling idea, but it is is not clear at all, and the paper is (On Topic, controlling idea, and every present in a predictable not clear or focused, The often off topic. There is no Flows part of the paper supports manner. Ideas in the paper are ideas are not presented in organizational structure in the Smoothly) that controlling idea. Ideas in mostly logical, although at a logical manner, and the way the ideas are presented in the the paper are logically times the organizational organizational structure paper. organized and presented in a structure of the paper is weak. of the paper is often way that clearly supports the confusing. controlling idea. These Thesis is clearly stated and Thesis is adequately stated, Thesis is insufficient, Little or no supporting information supported with clear and information is explained and unclear and or irrelevant. to support thesis. relevant information. Thesis is events are somewhat relevant restated at the end. but not clear Elaboration Clearly presents detailed Adequately explains and Some explanation and Little or no interpretation information with clear interprets information. Draws interpretation conclusions throughout the conclusions paper Development Very and well-presented Facts and details are provided Facts and details are Very few facts or details present in of ideas facts and details clearly and to support the controlling idea, present, but they don’t the paper. No evidence to support (Details & consistently support the but important information is really support the the controlling idea. Elaboration) controlling ideas of the paper. either unclear or left out. controlling idea. Use of Word choice and language is Word choice and language is Writing is predictable and Writing is vague and confusing. Language/ clear, concise, and appropriate mostly clear and unambiguous, simple, and the tome is Sentences are simple and Conventions & to the expository writing task. and the tone of the paper is not appropriate to their awkward. Many grammar and Grammar Consistent Command of appropriate. Moderate expository writing task. spelling mistakes are made. grammar with only minor command of grammar with Many mistakes are made punctuation mistakes or occasional spelling and that 7th grade students spelling mistakes is shown. grammar mistakes is sown. should not be making.
Criteria 4 3 2 1 Organizational & Progression (On Topic, Flows Smoothly) The introduction and conclusion establish the controlling idea, and every part of the paper supports that controlling idea. Ideas in the paper are logically organized and presented in a way that clearly supports the controlling idea. The controlling idea of the paper is fairly clear, but is present in a predictable manner. Ideas in the paper are mostly logical, although at times the organizational structure of the paper is weak. The paper contains a controlling idea, but it is not clear or focused, The ideas are not presented in a logical manner, and the organizational structure of the paper is often confusing. The controlling idea of the paper is not clear at all, and the paper is often off topic. There is no organizational structure in the way the ideas are presented in the paper. These Thesis is clearly stated and supported with clear and relevant information. Thesis is restated at the end. Thesis is adequately stated, information is explained and events are somewhat relevant but not clear Thesis is insufficient, unclear and or irrelevant. Little or no supporting information to support thesis. Elaboration Clearly presents detailed information with clear conclusions throughout the paper Adequately explains and interprets information. Draws conclusions Some explanation and interpretation Little or no interpretation Development of ideas (Details & Elaboration) Very and well-presented facts and details clearly and consistently support the controlling ideas of the paper. Facts and details are provided to support the controlling idea, but important information is either unclear or left out. Facts and details are present, but they don’t really support the controlling idea. Very few facts or details present in the paper. No evidence to support the controlling idea. Use of Language/ Conventions & Grammar Word choice and language is clear, concise, and appropriate to the expository writing task. Consistent Command of grammar with only minor punctuation mistakes or spelling mistakes is shown. Word choice and language is mostly clear and unambiguous, and the tone of the paper is appropriate. Moderate command of grammar with occasional spelling and grammar mistakes is sown. Writing is predictable and simple, and the tome is not appropriate to their expository writing task. Many mistakes are made that 7th grade students should not be making. Writing is vague and confusing. Sentences are simple and awkward. Many grammar and spelling mistakes are made.