Excellent (4)

Identifies
extensive
evidence to support
a clear, logical and
convincing point of
view

Proficient (3)

Adequate (2)

Limited (1)

Identifies
complete
evidence to
effectively support
a point of view

Identifies straightforward evidence

to support a point
of view

Identifies vague
evidence to support
a point of view

Clarify and defend

interpretations
(2.2.2)

Defends and
supports
interpretation of
the text that is
insightful and
original.

Defends and
supports
interpretation that
is appropriate and
conventional.

Defend and
supports
interpretation that
is moderately
effective.

Defense and
support of
interpretation that
tends to be
inappropriate.

Reflect on ideas
and information
(3.3.4)

Reflections on the
text are
thoughtful and
clearly developed

Reflections on the
text are relevant
and reasonable.

Reflections on the
text are minimal
and limited.

Reflections on the
text are
incomplete and
unsubstantiated.

All spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation is
correct
throughout;

Few errors in
spelling, grammar
and punctuation
that do not
distract the
audience.

More than 10
spelling, grammar
and punctuation
issues that
distract the
reader from the
content.

Spelling, grammar
and punctuation
are not adequate;
the text is not
easily read.

Support point of
view (2.2.1)

Attend to
Conventions
(Mechanics)
(4.2.5)

Varied and
complete
sentences are
used.

Complete
sentences are
used.

Sentence structure
is lacking

Sentences lack
clarity and
structure.

throughout.
Correct use of
capitalization is
used.

Capitalization rules
are mostly
followed.

Capitalization rules
are intermittently
used.

Capitalization rules
are rarely used.