Key Scoring Range Advanced Advanced 4 21-24 Proficient Proficient 3 18-20 Basic 2 14-17 Below Basic Basic 1 9-13 Writing Domains Totals Content 1 2 3 4 - Introduction states opinion Little Inconsistent Generally Clear - Includes specified # of or no Consistent reasons with details control -Ideas logically sequenced -Conclusion restates opinion Style 1 2 3 4 -Interesting word choice -Long and short sentences Little Inconsistent Generally Clear -Sentences begin different or no Consistent ways control -Includes transition words Sentence Formation 1 2 3 4 -Complete sentences Little Inconsistent Generally Clear (no fragments/run-ons) or no Consistent control 1 2 3 4 -Nouns/verbs agree Little Inconsistent Generally Clear or no Consistent control Mechanics 1 2 3 4 Capitalization/punctuation Little Inconsistent Generally -Paragraphs indented or no Consistent -Spelling is correct control -Correct use of commas Total Score /24
Key Advanced Proficient Below Basic Scoring Range Advanced 4 21-24 Proficient 3 18-20 Basic 2 14-17 Basic 1 9-13 Writing Domains Totals Content - Introduction states opinion - Includes specified # of reasons with details -Ideas logically sequenced -Conclusion restates opinion 1 2 3 4 Little Inconsistent Generally Clear or no Consistent control Style -Interesting word choice -Long and short sentences -Sentences begin different ways -Includes transition words 1 2 3 4 Little Inconsistent Generally Clear or no Consistent control Sentence Formation -Complete sentences (no fragments/run-ons) 1 2 3 4 Little Inconsistent Generally Clear or no Consistent control -Nouns/verbs agree 1 2 3 4 Little Inconsistent Generally Clear or no Consistent control Mechanics Capitalization/punctuation -Paragraphs indented -Spelling is correct -Correct use of commas 1 2 3 4 Little Inconsistent Generally or no Consistent control Total Score /24
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