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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Rubric Code: TX2W94W
By deckerm2
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Not Yet Meeting Expectations

1 pts

Below Expectations

2 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

WORD CHOICE
8 pts

Not Yet Meeting Expectations

The language is awkward and unclear.
A. Words are limited, dull, and abstract.
B. No powerful words are used.
C. The writer uses a limited vocabulary and/or excessive jargon.
Below Expectations

The language is sometimes awkward and unclear.
A. Word choice can be unclear
B. Not many powerful words are used.
C. The writer uses a limited vocabulary.
Meets Expectations

The language is functional, and the message is conveyed.
A. Words are generally correct and appropriate but may be ordinary.
B. Powerful words are occasionally present.
C. Expression is clear but cliches and redundancy may exist.
Exceeds Expectations

The language is rich, natural, and yet succinct.
A. Words are specific, precise, and appropriate.
B. Powerful words provide energy for the paper.
ILLUSTRATION
4 pts

Not Yet Meeting Expectations

Little variety; not unique; may be messy
Below Expectations

Graphic is not totally effective; may look as if it was done hurriedly
Meets Expectations

Effective use of a graphic feature (catches attention, but not right away)
Exceeds Expectations

Highly effective use of graphic feature to grab the reader's attention quickly and communicate the message of the text effectively
CONVENTIONS
4 pts

Not Yet Meeting Expectations

Does not use correct capitalization and punctuation skills.
Multiple spelling errors make the story impossible to understand.
Below Expectations

Uses some capitalization and punctuation.
There are multiple spelling errors, however the story is still understood with some difficulty.
Meets Expectations

Uses correct capitalization and punctuation most of the time.
There are few spelling errors however they do not interfere with the ability to understand the story.
Exceeds Expectations

Uses correct capitalization and punctuation all of the time.
There are no spelling errors.
OVERALL DESIGN
4 pts

Not Yet Meeting Expectations

Messy; inadequate text - either too sparse or too wordy; image missing or too small, uninteresting or unclear
Below Expectations

Layout not balanced; images and text unconnected; eye drawn to holes in presentation; illustrations minimally effective (for example, if the illustration do not connect to sentence)
Meets Expectations

Layout balanced with an adequate amount of white space; product description complete; illustration clear
Exceeds Expectations

Layout simple and balanced with an adequate amount of white space; illustration highly effective



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