SCORE
CONTENT
4
12
14
14
17
10
4
1
4
0
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
ORGANIZATION
10
17
20
10
11
3
3
1
1
SENTENCE STRUCTURE/DICTION
1
4
26
24
7
9
2
2
1
GRAMMAR/MECHANICS 0
2
32
25
7
5
3
2
0
TOTOL ESSAYS SCORED: 76
Name_________________________________ Paper Type______________________ Score__________________ Scorer Initials_________________
Score
Outstanding
Content
refers to establishing and
analyzing relevant criteria for
evaluation and to meet
audience needs; persuasive
thesis
Organization
insightful application of
relevant criteria and support;
clear, identifiable position
that persuades audience;
Well organized with effective
introduction and conclusion,
good transitions. Each para.
serves a distinct purpose.
Paper guides the reader
through a chain of reasoning
or progression of ideas.
consistent focus and graceful
transitions
logical progression of ideas;
smooth transitions. Generally
well organized, Most paras.
Have a distinct purpose and
all relate to paper’s thesis.
Usually moves in a logical
progression of ideas
uneven progression ideas;
adequate transitions.
Some signs of logical
organization w/beginning,
middle, end. Some paras
contain more than 1 topic.
transitions do not connect
ideas. Inadequately
organized, may have
abrupt/illogical shifts,
ineffective flow of ideas.
Topics mixed within
paragraphs. Some info may
not relate to papers thesis
no control of organization
and/or transitions. Seems
confusing, lacks coherence.
4
Strong
3
Meaningful application of
criteria and related support
that focuses on audience
needs
Conventional application of
criteria and related support
Satisfactory
2
Weak position and
application of criteria;
Limited
1
Flawed
No identifiable position;
criteria is irrelevant to text or
audience
0
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Sentence structure/Diction
refers to positioning and varying
sentence length and rhythm to
create a deliberate effect;
fragments are a rhetorical choiceusing words appropriate to the
audience and purpose; choosing
words for deliberate effect
Sentences are carefully formed
and positioned with attention to
emphasis, rhythm and pace to
engage the reader-- Compelling
word choice, demonstrating
insightful use of figurative
language
Grammar/ mechanics
refers to spelling, word
usage, grammar,
punctuation, and ability to
proofread
Sentences show variety in length,
pattern, and rhythm—
Specific word choice including
metaphor and analogy
Demonstrates
understanding of most
grammar; spell check
errors remain
Sentences show some variation in
pattern and are linked with
appropriate transitions—
Conventional word choice
Occasional errors in
sentence structure, verb
agreement, pronoun
reference, spelling and
punctuation
Simple sentences are frequent
with occasional fused sentences
and fragments—
Vague, ordinary word choice with
clichés and jargon
Frequent errors in sentence
structure, verb agreement,
pronoun reference, spelling
and punctuation
Awkward and unclear sentences;
little variety; frequent run-ons and
fragments-- Word choice doesn’t
fit audience or purpose
Continuous errors in
sentence structure, verb
agreement, pronoun
reference, spelling and
punctuation
Demonstrates mastery of
grammar, creating
compelling prose; few to no
errors