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____ Ideas and Content

q       Strong thesis

q       Holds reader’s attention

q       Relevant anecdotes; details enrich central theme

____Organization

q       Enhances and showcases thesis

q       Is compelling and moves reader through the text

q       Text support (quote blending) is smooth

____ Voice

q       Speaks directly to reader; is individual, compelling, and engaging

q       Awareness of and respect for the audience and purpose of the writing

____ Word Choice

q       Words convey the intended message

q       Words are precise, interesting, and natural; also powerful and engaging

____Sentence Fluency

q       Sentences have an easy flow, rhythm, and cadence

q       Sentences are well built, with strong, varied structure

____ Conventions

q       Shows a good grasp of standard writing conventions (e.g., spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, usage, paragraphing)

q       Uses conventions effectively to enhance readability. 

       Errors tend to be few; minor touch-ups needed.

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