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4
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3
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2
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1
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Self /
Teacher
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Topic
Sentence
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Topic
sentence is well written, correctly placed, and introduces the topic.
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Topic
sentence is complete and introduces the topic.
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Attempt
was made to write a topic sentence but it is not effective at introducing
the topic.
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Topic
sentence is unclear and incomplete, and is not introducing the topic.
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Supporting Detail Sentence(s)
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Paragraph(s)
have 6 or more supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main
idea.
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Paragraph(s)
have 4-5 supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
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Paragraph(s)
have 3-4 supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
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Paragraph(s)
have 0-2 supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
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Concluding Sentence
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Conclusion
is clear, complete, sums up the paragraph and relates back to the topic
sentence.
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Conclusion
is complete, relates to the topic, but is simple.
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An
attempt was made to conclude, but is incomplete or does not relate to the
topic.
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No
clear conclusion.
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Word Choice
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Writer uses adjective words and phrases that linger or draw
pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice of the words seems accurate,
natural and not forced.
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Writer uses adjective words and phrases that linger or draw
pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used
inaccurately or seem overdone.
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Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing
lacks variety, punch or flair.
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Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate
strongly or capture the reader's interest.
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Mechanics and Grammar
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Paragraph
has no errors in punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
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Paragraph
has one or two punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors.
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Paragraph
has three to five punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors.
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Paragraph
has six or more punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors.
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Sensory Details
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Paragraph includes details that appeal to three or more of the
five senses (taste,touch, sound, sight, smell).
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Includes details that appeal to three of the five senses.
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Includes details that appeal to only two of the five senses.
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Includes no
details that appeal to one of the five senses.
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