Pennsylvania Writing Assessment Domain Scoring Guide Focus Content Conventions Precise, illustrative Sharp, Substantial, use of a distinct specific, variety of controlling Evident and/or words and point Sophisticated control of illustrative sentence made arrangement grammar, content structures about a of content mechanics, 8 demonstrating to create single with evident spelling, strong consistent topic with and/or subtle usage, and development writer's evident transitions. sentence and voice and awareness formation. sophisticated tone of task ideas. appropriate (mode). to audience. Generic use of a variety of words Apparent Functional and point Sufficient arrangement sentence made Sufficiently control of of content structures about a developed grammar, that sustains that may or single content with mechanics, 6 a logical may not topic with adequate spelling, order with create a sufficient elaboration or usage, and some writer's awareness explanation. sentence evidence of voice and of task formation. transitions. tone (mode). appropriate to audience. Limited Confused or Limited No word inconsistent control of apparent Limited choice and arrangement grammar, point but content with control of of content mechanics, 4 evidence inadequate sentence with or spelling, of a elaboration or structures without usage and specific explanation. that inhibit attempts at sentence topic. and transition. formation. tone. Minimal Minimal Superficial Minimal variety in control of Minimal and/or control of word grammar, 2 evidence minimal content choice and mechanics, of a topic. content. arrangement. minimal spelling, control of usage and
Pennsylvania Writing Assessment Domain Scoring Guide Focus Content Conventions 8 Sharp, distinct controlling point made about a single topic with evident awareness of task (mode). Substantial, specific, and/or illustrative content demonstrating strong development and sophisticated ideas. Sophisticated arrangement of content with evident and/or subtle transitions. Precise, illustrative use of a variety of words and sentence structures to create consistent writer's voice and tone appropriate to audience. Evident control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage, and sentence formation. 6 Apparent point made about a single topic with sufficient awareness of task (mode). Sufficiently developed content with adequate elaboration or explanation. Functional arrangement of content that sustains a logical order with some evidence of transitions. Generic use of a variety of words and sentence structures that may or may not create a writer's voice and tone appropriate to audience. Sufficient control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage, and sentence formation. 4 No apparent point but evidence of a specific topic. Limited content with inadequate elaboration or explanation. Confused or inconsistent arrangement of content with or without attempts at transition. Limited word choice and control of sentence structures that inhibit and tone. Limited control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage and sentence formation. 2 Minimal evidence of a topic. Superficial and/or minimal content. Minimal control of content arrangement. Minimal variety in word choice and minimal control of Minimal control of grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage and
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