Title: CUENTECICOS
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Date:
4-4
3-3
2-2
1-1
Content
The content is substantial,
intriguing, and original. It
relates directly to the topic.
The content is clear and
directly related to the topic.
The content is ordinary and
somewhat related to the
topic.
The content is absent or not
related to the topic.
Conclusion
Completely integrates and
extends key ideas of
assignment, furthering
understanding of topic.
Summarizes main ideas.
Restates main ideas.
There is no conclusion. The
piece just ends.
Description
Concrete language and
sensory images create a
highly imaginative and
descriptive piece; rich use of
literary devices such as
simile, metaphor, and
alliteration
Concrete language and
sensory images create a
descriptive piece; uses many
literary devices
Some concrete language
and sensory images; uses
some literary devices
Uses little or no concrete
language or sensory images
Format
Selects and consistently
uses correct format for the
assignment.
Selects and generally uses
correct format for the
assignment.
Selects correct format for the
assignment but uses it
inconsistently with many
errors.
Selects incorrect format
Grammar
Uses completely appropriate
grammar that helps readers
understand meaning.
Uses appropriate grammar
that does not interfere with
meaning.
Grammar choices
sometimes confuse readers.
Grammar choices keep
readers from understanding
the piece.
Ideas
Strong ideas are carefully
and imaginatively presented,
showing real insight into the
topic.
Clear ideas support the main
topic.
Ideas sometimes do not
support the main topic.
Ideas are confusing and do
not support the main topic in
any way.
Opening
Clearly focused, thoroughly
presenting the topic;
immediately engages the
audience in the message of
the piece.
Focused and thorough;
engages the audience in the
topic.
Vague; does not
immediately engage the
audience in the topic.
Unfocused and rambling;
confuses the reader.
Paragraph
Development
Each paragraph always
relates to the topic and
presents details that allow
the reader to understand the
argument more complete;
paragraphs flow seamlessly
from one to the other.
Many paragraphs relate to
the topic and often present
convincing details;
paragraphs often flow
seamlessly from one to the
other.
Some paragraphs relate to
the topic and present
convincing details that
support the argument;
transitions between
paragraphs are sometimes
smooth.
Few or no paragraphs relate
to the topic; transitions
between paragraphs are
awkward
Punctuation
No errors in punctuation.
A few punctuation errors.
Many or major errors in
punctuation that sometimes
confuse the reader.
Frequent and/or major errors
that obscure meaning
Organization
Logical presentation of
ideas; all parts contribute to
a strong central idea
Most ideas are connected;
some parts don't contribute
to the central idea.
Some ideas connected to
each other; many parts don't
contribute to the central idea.
ideas have little connection
to each other; there is no
strong central idea.
Spelling
All words spelled correctly,
helping readers clearly
understand the central idea.
Most words are spelled
correctly.
There are many spelling
errors that sometimes make
it hard for readers to
understand the central idea.
There are frequent spelling
errors that make it hard for
readers to understand the
central idea.
Story Structure
Well-developed plot, setting,
characters, conflict, climax,
and resolution create a
believable and highly
entertaining story.
Plot, setting, characters,
conflict, and climax create a
cohesive story.
Some story elements are
lacking or not adequately
developed.
Limited use of any story
element makes the story
disjointed and difficult to
understand.
Word Choice
Consistently uses precise,
effective vocabulary that
completely expresses
meaning.
Many word choices are
effective and appropriate.
Some word choices are
effective and appropriate.
Uses imprecise language
that makes it difficult for
readers to enjoy the piece
Total Score:
points out of 52 possible points.
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