Points

Criteria

4

·        The author clearly focuses on the purpose of relating the significance of the person, place, or event

·        Title captures the essence of the piece and creates interest

·        Complex idea development including emotions, thoughts, actions, and sensory details

·        Engaging lead, careful organization

·        Precise, rich language and distinctive voice throughout the piece

3

·        The author focuses on the purpose of relating the significance of the person, place, or event

·        Title either captures the essence of the piece or creates interest

·        Idea development including some emotions, thoughts, actions, and sensory details

·        Effective lead, logical organization

·        Acceptable language voice is evident in the piece

2

·        The author makes an attempt to focus on the purpose of relating the significance of the person, place, or event

·        Title is relevant

·        Unelaborated idea development

·        Attempts to develop a lead, some lapses in organization

·        Simplistic/ and or imprecise language, the author attempts to utilize voice

1

·        The author lacks focus on the purpose of relating the significance of the person, place, or event

·        Rational for title choice is unclear

·        Minimal idea development or unrelated details

·        No lead, ineffective organization

·        Incorrect and or ineffective language, no evidence of voice