bill tracking

Element

Beginning

Developing

Accomplished

Exemplary

Points

Control of Syntax & Mechanics

1.25 Points

The paragraph contains incorrect grammar, spelling punctuation, and capitalization resulting in a confusing paragraph that is hard to understand.

2.5 Points

The paragraph contains 6 or less instances of incorrect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

3.75 Points

The paragraph contains 3 or less instances of incorrect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

5 Points

The paragraph contains correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

5

Description of Proposed Legislation

5 Points

The summary presented is not written in the student’s own words and/ or is not a correct description of the bill.

10 Points

The summary written is only a simplistic rewording of the bill title. The description does not demonstrate an understanding of the content of the bill.

15 Points

A description of the proposed legislation is included and written in the student’s own words. The description does not demonstrate an understanding of the content of the bill.

20 Points

A description of the proposed legislation is included. It is written in the student’s own words and demonstrates an understanding of the content of the bill.

20

Total

25