| CATEGORY |
Advanced |
Proficient |
Basic |
Below Basic |
| Focus on Topic (Content) |
There is one clear, well-focused
topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.
|
Main idea is clear but the supporting
information is general. |
Main idea is somewhat clear but
there is a need for more supporting information. |
The main idea is unclear. |
| Flow & Rhythm (Sentence Fluency)
|
All sentences sound natural and
are asy-on-the-ear when read aloud |
Almost all sentences sound natural
and are easy-on-the-ear when read aloud. |
Most sentences sound natural
and are easy-on-the-ear when read aloud. |
The sentences are difficult to
read aloud because they sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive,
or difficult to understand. |
| Sentence Structure (Sentence
Fluency) |
All sentences are well-constructed
with varied structure |
Most sentences are well-constructed
with varied structure. |
Most sentences are well-constructed
but have a similar structure. |
Sentences lack structure and
appear incomplete or rambling. |
