Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Write Score
GA-5
TM
2010
2008Write
Write Score,
Score,LLC
Inc.
Fully focused on assigned topic, genre, and purpose/Supporting ideas are relevant and fully elaborated/
Abundant information provides a sense of completeness/Genre-appropriate strategies/Appropriate org.
strategy/Logical sequencing and grouping of ideas within para. and across paper/Engaging intro. sets
the stage/Concl. provides a sense of closure w/o repetition/Effective and varied transitions are used
throughout/Varied, precise, and engaging word choice/Varied and extensive sentence structure/
Sustained awareness of audience and authoritative voice throughout/Correct and varied in all elements
of Sentence Formation, Usage, and Mechanics
Consistently focused on assigned topic, genre, and purpose/Supporting ideas are relevant and well
developed/Information provides an overall sense of completeness/Response is appropriate to assigned
genre/Appropriate org. strategy/Appropriate sequencing and grouping of ideas within para./Intro. sets
the stage/Concl. provides closure w/o repetition/Varied transitions link ideas and para./Precise and
engaging word choice/Sentences vary in length and structure/Awareness of audience and distinctive
voice/Correct in most elements of Sentence Formation, Usage, and Mechanics
Sufficiently focused on assigned topic, genre, and purpose/Most supporting ideas are relevant and well
developed while others may not be/Sufficient information provides a sense of completeness/Response
is generally appropriate to the genre/Generally appropriate org. strategy/Clear sequencing and grouping
of ideas/Sufficient intro. that fits topic and purpose/Concl. provides closure with little repetition/
Transitions used to link parts of the paper are mostly common and predictable /Generally appropriate
word choice/Some variety of sentence structure/Some awareness of audience/Clear voice/Correct in a
majority of the elements of Sentence Formation, Usage, and Mechanics, but there may be some errors
in each element OR correct in two components but one component may be weak
Minimally focused on assigned topic, genre, and purpose/Some ideas may be irrelevant/Supporting
ideas are under-developed/Lacks sufficient information to provide a sense of completeness/Formulaic
and/or inappropriate org. strategy/Minimal evidence of sequencing and/or grouping of ideas/May lack
an intro.and/or concl./Transitions may be ineffective or repetitive/Simple word choice/Minimal variation in sentence structure/Minimal awareness of audience/Minimal or indistinct voice/Minimal control
in Sentence Formation, Usage, and Mechanics OR one component may be strong while the other two are
weak/Overall competence limited by the brevity of the response
Little or no focus on assigned topic, genre, and purpose/Most ideas are irrelevant and/or not developed/
Lacks a sense of completeness/Little or no evidence of an org. strategy/Ideas are not sequenced or
grouped in a meaningful order/Lacks an intro. and/or concl./Transitions are missing or inappropriate/
Word choice is incorrect, imprecise, and/or confusing/Little or no sentence variety/Little or no awareness of audience/Voice is not apparent or controlled/Overall lack of control in Sentence Formation, Usage,
and Mechanics/Insufficient writing (due to brevity or copying the prompt) to determime competence
The following header comes with each data set for each class period the essay assessment was given.
Note the four domains given on the left: Ideas, Organization, Style and Conventions. Each of the
domains is broken down into specific response details, shown on the right side of the header. These
response details are discussed later in further detail.
Domains
Response Details
Calcula
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Calculating
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The four domains are added together to give the essay a raw score of a possible 50 total points.
The Ideas domain of the essay is weighted 2x heavier than the other domains.
John Smith
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38
Example Calculation:
Ideas 4x2 + Organization 4 + Style 3 + Conventions 4 = Total 19x2 = Raw Score 38
0 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 50
Ideas refers to the degree to which the writer establishes a controlling idea and elaborates the main points
with examples, illustrations, facts, or details that are appropriate to the assigned genre.
In addition to a score, response details will be marked to help students and teachers understand any weaknesses in the
domain of Ideas.
Focus/Relevance- If a paper receives a score of 1 or 2 in Ideas, this marked response detail indicates
the following: little or no focus on the assigned topic and/or writing genre (Narrative, Informational,
Persuasive) and/or a large part of the papers details are irrelevant or inappropriate. A score of 3 in
Ideas with this marked response detail indicates the following: sufficient overall focus on the assigned
topic and genre but could contain a few irrelevant ideas. The paper could be improved by tying all of
the information in the paper to the assigned topic, using genre-appropriate strategies to develop
ideas, and including ideas that are relevant to the writers argument and audience.
Depth of Development- If a paper receives a score of 1 or 2 in Ideas, this marked response detail
indicates that most of the supporting ideas are vague, general, or undeveloped. A score of 3 in Ideas
with this marked response detail indicates that only some parts of the paper are well developed while
others are only partially developed.The paper could be improved by consistently using specific
examples and details to fully elaborate the supporting ideas.
Completeness- If a paper receives a score of 1 or 2 in Ideas, this marked response detail indicates that
the paper lacks sufficient information to provide a sense of completeness and it fails to address the
readers concerns. A score of 3 in Ideas with this marked response detail indicates that the paper
contains sufficient information to address some of the readers concerns. The paper could be improved
by including information that fully addresses the readers concerns and perspectives.
Brief Response- If a paper receives a score of 1 or 2 in Ideas, this marked response detail indicates
that there is insufficient student writing (due to brevity or copying the prompt) to determine competence
in this domain.
Controlling Idea- This serves as the focus for all the other layers of details in a paper.
Supporting Ideas- Claims the writer makes about the issue in the assigned writing prompt.
Major Details- Evidence used to elaborate or support each claim made by the writer.
Specific Examples and Elaboration- Specific examples, anecdotes, facts, and statistics used
to fully develop some or all of the major details.
Controlling Idea
the main focus of the essay
Supporting Idea
topic of the paragraph
*Major Details
broad details to
support topic
*Specific
Details
Organization refers to the degree to which the writers ideas are arranged in a clear order. The overall
structure of the response should be consistent with the assigned genre.
In addition to a score, response details will be marked to help students and teachers understand any weaknesses in the
domain of Organization.
Formulaic- If a paper receives a score of 1 or 2 in Organization, this marked response detail could
indicate that a paper demonstrates some or all of the following characteristics: announcing the position
and supporting ideas in the introduction, repeating the supporting ideas to begin and end body paragraphs, repeating the position and supporting ideas in the conclusion, repetitive transition words and
phrases. Formulaic papers can receive a score no higher than 2 in Organization. The paper could be
improved by demonstrating an organizational strategy or structure that is appropriate to the
writers topic and assigned genre of writing and facilitates the writers communication of ideas
with little or no repetition.
Introduction/Conclusion- If a paper receives a score of 1 or 2 in Organization, this marked response
detail indicates that the paper may lack an introduction or include an ineffective introduction. Also, the
paper may lack a conclusion or the conclusion may be ineffective. A score of 3 in Organization with this
marked response detail indicates that the paper contains an introduction that fits the writers topic/purpose, but is uninteresting or flat and/or the paper contains a conclusion that provides closure but is also
uninteresting or flat. The paper could be improved by including an introduction that is more engaging
and a conclusion that provides more of a sense of closure without repetition.
Sequencing/Grouping of Ideas- If a paper receives a score of 1 or 2 in Organization, this marked
response detail indicates that a paper demonstrates little or no effective sequencing or grouping of ideas.
A score of 3 in Organization with this marked response detail indicates that sequencing is clear and a
majority of related ideas are grouped together. The paper could be improved by demonstrating
logical and appropriate sequencing of ideas within paragraphs and across the entire paper, as
well as, grouping all ideas in a logical manner into paragraphs.
Transitions- If a paper receives a score of 1 or 2 in Organization, this marked response detail indicates
that the majority of the transitions used fall into one of the following categories: common/predictable,
ineffective, minimal, overused, inappropriate, omitted. A score of 3 in Organization with this marked
response detail indicates that the paper demonstrates some effective transitioning. The paper could be
improved by using effective and varied transitional words and phrases to link all elements of the
paper.
Brief Response- If a paper receives a score of 1or 2 in Organization, this marked response detail
(listed under Ideas) indicates that there is insufficient student writing (due to brevity or copying the
prompt) to determine competence in this domain.
Style refers to the degree to which the writer controls language to engage the reader.
In addition to a score, response details will be marked to help students and teachers understand any weaknesses in the
domain of Style.
Word Choice- If a paper receives a score of 1 or 2 in Style, this marked response detail indicates that
a paper demonstrates word choice that falls into one or more of the following categories: simple,
ordinary, repetitive, incorrect, imprecise, confusing. A score of 3 in Style with this marked response
detail indicates that the word choice is generally interesting and appropriate. The paper could be
improved by the consistent use of language that is varied, precise and engaging.
Audience Awareness/Voice- If a paper receives a score of 1 or 2 in Style, this marked response detail
indicates that the paper demonstrates little or no awareness of audience and/or the writers voice is
minimal, inconsistent, indistinct, or not apparent. A score of 3 in Style with this marked response detail
indicates that although the writers voice may be clear and appropriate, some parts of the paper may
lack audience awareness (or vice versa) OR audience awareness/voice are both somewhat weak. The
paper could be improved by demonstrating a consistent awareness of audience throughout and
writing with a sustained authoritative voice.
Sentence Variety-If a paper receives a score of 1 or 2 in Style, this marked response detail indicates
that a paper demonstrates little or no variety in sentence length and/or structure. A score of 3 in Style
with this marked response detail indicates that the paper demonstrates some variation in sentence length
and structure. The paper could be improved by including an extensive variety of sentence lengths,
structures, and beginnings.
Brief Response- If a paper receives a score of 1 or 2 in Style, this marked response detail (listed
under Ideas) indicates that there is insufficient student writing (due to brevity or copying the prompt) to
determine competence in this domain.
Conventions refers to the degree to which the writer demonstrates control of sentence formation, usage,
and mechanics.
In addition to a score, response details will be marked to help students and teachers understand any weaknesses
in the domain of Conventions.
Usage- If a paper receives a score of 1 or 2 in Conventions, this marked response detail indicates that
a paper demonstrates minimal control of one or more of the following: subject-verb agreement, standard word forms, possessives, contractions. A score of 3 in Conventions with this marked response
detail indicates that a paper contains some errors in usage. The paper could be improved by consistently using correct subject-verb agreement, word forms, possessives, contractions, and pronounantecedent agreement.
Sentence Formation- If a paper receives a score of 1 or 2 in Conventions, this marked response
detail indicates that the paper demonstrates some or all of the following: frequent fragments, run-ons,
incorrect sentences. A score of 3 in Conventions with this marked response detail indicates that the
majority of the simple sentences are formed correctly with some errors in complex and/or compound
sentences and possibly some fragments and run-ons.The paper could be improved by consistently
demonstrating a command of a variety of correctly formed sentences, clarity of sentence level
meaning, and functional fragments.
Mechanics- If a paper receives a score of 1 or 2 in Conventions, this marked response detail indicates
that a paper demonstrates minimal control in some or all of the following: punctuation, spelling, capitalization. A score of 3 in Conventions with this marked response detail indicates that mechanics is generally correct although the paper may contain some errors in each element. The paper could be improved by demonstrating correct mechanics in a variety of contexts: punctuation, spelling,
and capitalization.
Brief Response- If a paper receives a score of 1 or 2 in Conventions, this marked response detail
(listed under Ideas) indicates that there is insufficient student writing (due to brevity or copying the
prompt) to determine competence in this domain.
Writing Topic
Writing Situation
Everyone needs help from time to time. Think about a
time you helped someone.
Directions for Writing
Write a story about what happened when you helped
someone.
Student sample papers and their annotation are contained on the following pages.