Q1 Writing Piece 4
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Brainstorming
The piece centers around a topic the student is passionate about.
The piece centers The piece around a topic demonstrates that the student thought cares about.
The piece is not original or does not center around a topic the student is passionate about.
Draft 1
Student’s writing includes details to make ideas more clear and vivid.
Student’s writing includes ideas that make the ideas clear.
Student’s writing includes some details.
Student’s writing includes few details (though writing may be unclear or unfocused)
Revise
Grammar errors are minor and do not detract from the essay
Grammar errors do not detract from the essay
Grammar errors are significant and detract from the essay
Grammar errors detract from the essay
Draft 2
Writing piece is at least one page in length (12 point font, Times New Roman)
Writing piece is at least one page in length (12 point font, Times New Roman)
Writing is less than one page in length (12 point font, Times New Roman)
Writing is less than half a page in length (12 point font, Times New Roman)
Self-Edit
Student demonstrates correct use of grammar concepts taught in class (Titles, Fragments, Compound Sentences, Semicolons)
Student demonstrates correct use of most grammar concepts taught in class (Titles, Fragments, Compound Sentences, Semicolons)
Student demonstrates correct use of some grammar concepts taught in class (Titles, Fragments, Compound Sentences, Semicolons)
Grammar errors do not show mastery of the grammar concepts taught in class.
Peer Conference
Student makes changes based on peer’s suggestions when appropriate
Student makes some changes based on peer’s suggestions (when
Student does not make any changes peer suggests
Student does not meet with peer
appropriate) Teacher Conference
Student makes changes based on teacher’s suggestions when appropriate
Student makes changes based on teacher’s suggestions when appropriate
Student makes changes based on teacher’s suggestions when appropriate
Student does not meet with teacher
___ / 2 - Student used time in class effectively ____ / 30