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Trait Writing Model : Short answers
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Conclusion (Organization)
4.The asnwer is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at."
3.The answer is recognizable connects most relevant items.
2. The answer is recognizable, but does connect all relevant items.
1. The answer is not clear.
Capitalization & Punctuation (Conventions)
4.Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.
3. Writer makes 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read.
2. Writer makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow.
1. Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow.
Sentence Structure (Sentence Fluency)
4. All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.
3. Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.
2. Most sentences are well-constructed but have a similar structure.
1. Sentences lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling.
Word Choice
4. Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.
3. Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.
2. Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair. 1. Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or cliches may be present and detract from the meaning.
Accuracy of Facts (Content)
4. All supportive facts are reported accurately.
3. Almost all supportive facts are reported accurately.
2. Most supportive facts are reported accurately.
1. NO facts are reported OR most are inaccurately reported.
Support for Topic (Content)
4.Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable.
3. Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is unsupported.
2. Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported.
1. Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.
Focus on Topic (Content)
4. There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.
3. Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.
2. Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.
1. The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
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