Exceeds CONTENT/IDEAS Writing is extremely limited in communicating knowledge, with no central theme. Writing is limited in communicating knowledge. Length is not adequate for development. Writing does not clearly communicate knowledge. The reader is left with questions. Writes related, quality paragraphs, with little or no details. Writing is purposeful and focused. Piece contains some details. Writing is confident and clearly focused. It holds the reader’s attention. Relevant details enrich writing. ORGANIZATION Writing is disorganized and underdeveloped with no transitions or closure. Writing is brief and underdeveloped with very weak transitions and closure. Writing is confused and loosely organized. Transitions are weak and closure is ineffective. Uses correct writing format. Incorporates a coherent closure. Writing includes a strong beginning, middle, and end, with some transitions and good closure. Writing includes a strong, beginning, middle, and end with clear transitions and a focused closure. VOCABULARY/ WORD CHOICE Careless or inaccurate word choice, which obscures meaning. Language is trite, vague or flat. Shows some use of varied word choice. Uses a variety of word choice to make writing interesting. Purposeful use of word choice. Effective and engaging use of word choice.
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