creates somewhat clear images conclusion Has complex sentences or explanations for reader Uses varied transitions Uses literary devices in sentences and effectively, has fluent paragraphs writing Stays mostly on topic Shows understanding of Includes some interesting multiple paragraph form words Includes main idea with 1 piece of supporting detail Has effective intro with attempts uses of literary topic sentence devices Clear sequence of uses interesting voice beginning, middle and attempts complete, end complex sentences Does not stay on topic. Does not attempt Uses basic vocabulary paragraph form Demonstrates little No supporting evidence awareness of audience lacks intro or conclusion attempts simple sentences has limited sequence of events
creates somewhat clear images or explanations for reader conclusion Uses varied transitions in sentences and paragraphs Has complex sentences Uses literary devices effectively, has fluent writing Stays mostly on topic Includes main idea with 1 piece of supporting detail Shows understanding of multiple paragraph form Has effective intro with topic sentence Clear sequence of beginning, middle and end Includes some interesting words attempts uses of literary devices uses interesting voice attempts complete, complex sentences Does not stay on topic. No supporting evidence Does not attempt paragraph form lacks intro or conclusion has limited sequence of events Uses basic vocabulary Demonstrates little awareness of audience attempts simple sentences