identifies main idea self corrects makes inferences, expresses opinion good basic grasp of punctuation, spelling, grammar, follows simple written instructions (correct verb tense, subject verb agreement) Level 3 Level 3 reads short essay to identify topic and purpose compound sentences identifies writer’s point of view uses linking words makes predictions uses descriptive language draws conclusions well organized paragraphs with details Level 4 Level 4 makes difficult inferences very few spelling errors develops and clarifies own point of view wide variety of sentence type, structure derives meaning from uncommon vocabulary and well linked, developed paragraphs sentence structure uses expressive language Level 5 Level 5 demonstrates critical thinking skills (analysis, sophisticated and effective command of vocabulary comparison, evaluation) creative, persuasive written material demonstrates knowledge of literary devices (simile, logical development of topic metaphor)
identifies main idea makes inferences, expresses opinion follows simple written instructions self corrects good basic grasp of punctuation, spelling, grammar, (correct verb tense, subject verb agreement) Level 3 reads short essay to identify topic and purpose identifies writer’s point of view makes predictions draws conclusions Level 3 compound sentences uses linking words uses descriptive language well organized paragraphs with details Level 4 makes difficult inferences develops and clarifies own point of view derives meaning from uncommon vocabulary and sentence structure Level 4 very few spelling errors wide variety of sentence type, structure well linked, developed paragraphs uses expressive language Level 5 demonstrates critical thinking skills (analysis, comparison, evaluation) demonstrates knowledge of literary devices (simile, metaphor) Level 5 sophisticated and effective command of vocabulary creative, persuasive written material logical development of topic
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