Content

(5 points)

·Writing effectively addresses the task;

·Writing presents a clear thesis;

·Writing maintains a formal style and an objective tone.

Organization

 (5 points)

·Writing is well-organized and well-developed, using appropriate  development patterns (e.g., definition, illustration, comparison/contrast,  etc.) to support the thesis or to illustrate ideas;

·Writing displays coherence. Progression, consistency and unity;

·Textual elements are well-connected through explicit logical and/or  linguistic transitions.

Vocabulary

(5 points )

·Writing demonstrates adequate range of vocabulary;

·Writing displays effective word/idiom choice and usage;

·Meaning is clear.

Language use

(5 points)

·Few errors of agreement, tense, number, word order, articles,  pronouns, prepositions;

·Spelling, punctuation, capitalization are accurate;

·Writing demonstrates effective complex constructions.