3 - Superior
Style (emphasis on diction)
29 - 30 points28 - 30 points14 - 15 points14 - 15 points9 - 10 points
Conventions
FocusContentOrganization
Stays on topic and fully answers
question/or focused information -
Shows a clear awareness of task
and/or audience
Includes excellent relevant details.
Fully explains details in own words
and relates details back to original
idea or question. - Demonstrates a
clear purpose for writing.
Has clear introduction and
conclusion. - Uses transitional
words or phrases. - Has a clear
flow of ideas throughout writing.
Has zero to a minimal amount of
grammatical, spelling, punctuation
and sentence formation errors. -
Writes in active voice.
Uses sophisticated diction (formal
or informal context).