| Content |
The plot is missing most of the required components (Exposition,
Complication, Climax, Resolution and Theme) and details are
absent.
Details about characters are absent or confusing.
Details about setting are absent, confusing or inappropriate.
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The plot is missing two or more of the required components
(Exposition, Complication, Climax, Resolution and Theme) and
details included are vague.
Details about characters are missing and/or vague.
Details about setting are absent, confusing or inappropriate.
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The plot includes most of the required components (Exposition,
Complication, Climax, Resolution and Theme) but details are
general and/or one category may be missing..
Details about characters are general and predictable.
I have included a general description of the setting.
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My plot includes all of the required components (Exposition,
Complication, Climax, Resolution and Theme) including some
interesting details.
Details about characters are sometimes interesting.
I have included a few interesting details about the setting.
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My plot includes all of the required components (Exposition,
Complication, Climax, Resolution and Theme) with several interesting
details included.
Details about characters make them come alive
My details about setting paint a vivid picture for the reader
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| Organization |
My introduction is absent.
Arrangement of details
and ideas is confusing
Ideas are aimless and unconnected.
My conclusion is absent.
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My introduction is absent or vague. Arrangement of details
and ideas is unclear
My writing is very disorganized and few ideas are connected
My conclusion is vague or seems unrelated.
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My introduction is present but it
is general.
Details and ideas are roughly arranged
in order but may occasionally be off topic.
The conclusion if present is general, predictable or unrelated.
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I attempt to make the introduction interesting.
Details and ideas are orderly arranged with a beginning,
middle and end.
Ideas generally relate to my conclusion
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My introduction captures the reader's attention in
an interesting way that makes them want to read on.
Details and ideas are carefully arranged to add interest
and clarity
Ideas and details build towards
a satisfying conclusion and/or solution
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| Writing
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Many run-ons, fragments and awkward phrasings make my paper
hard to read.
Communication is unclear because there are so many errors
I use the same words over and over and over and over. Some
words may be confusing to the reader.
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Sentences are often awkward, and/or contain run-ons and fragments
Communication is often unclear because of the number of errors.
The words I use are often dull or uninspired.
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Sentences are generally well constructed but there may be
one or two run-on, fragment or awkward sentences.
Communication is
generally clear despite
some errors
Most of my word choices are general but clear and I make a
few interesting word choices.
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Sentences are complete and well constructed. Some attempts
to make writing interesting.
There are a couple of spelling, punctuation and/or grammatical
errors that should be corrected.
I make some interesting word choices and some general word
choices.
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Sentences are clear, complete and of varying lengths. Writing
is convincing.
Spelling, punctuation and grammar are correct.
Effective use of scientific vocabulary that demonstrates
understanding of key concepts.
The words I use are striking, natural, varied and vivid.
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| Personal
Management Skills |
I require excessive teacher intervention and supervision
I am unable to manage my
time or behavior
I require constant supervision
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I require frequent teacher intervention and supervision
I am frequently unable to manage my time or behavior
I need frequent teacher intervention to stay on task.
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I sometime need to be reminded to attend to my work
I do not take the initiative to ask for help when I need
it
I am fairly responsible but my behavior requires some supervision
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I rarely need reminders to stay on task
I take the initiative to ask for assistance when needed from
peers and the teacher.
I am generally responsible and my behavior requires minimal
supervision
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I consistently attend to my work
I take the initiative
to access a variety of resources to extend my knowledge, skills
and understanding.
I always behave responsibly
and do not require teacher supervision
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