STUDENT: _____________________________________________________________ [TASK ONE] Command of Subject Not only is there ample evidence of content mastery, but examples

are expanded upon with cited evidence in all appropriate places. There is ample evidence of content mastery but evidence or analysis is not always provided. Even though there is evidence that content was learned, evidence and analysis are lacking. Little or no evidence that content is understood. Little or no ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding; no evidence provided to back up statements. Writing is extremely limited in communicating knowledge and lacks organization and a central theme. Writing is underdeveloped with few, if any, transitions. There is careless or inaccurate word choice. Writers voice/point of view shows no sense of audience. Frequent errors in mechanics which detract from meaning and distract reader. 1-0

Area 1

Writing

Area 2

Writing is confident and clearly focused. Relevant details enrich writing. Writer uses effective and engaging word choice with strong transitions and a focused closing. Writes with a distinct, unique point of view. Uses consistent agreement between parts of speech. Minimal, if any, errors in mechanics.

While the writing is logical and well organized there may be problems with compositional inaccuracy. While there are problems with mechanics they are not distracting. Organization is sufficient and the response is adequate for the prompt.

Even though the writing is thoughtful and the prompt has been addressed, there are serious problems with organization. Compositional inaccuracies are distracting to the reader and there are errors in logic or analysis.

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