- 15 points: Spelling
- 15 points: Grammar (Contractions, consistent tense, subject/verb agreement, no run-on sentences or fragments)
30 points: Organization
- 15 points: Paragraph structure – Clear topic sentence and supporting sentences
- 15 points: Overall Structure – introduction gets reader’s attention, explains structure and your main idea; body paragraphs that provide support; conclusion that sums up and repeats your main idea
40 points: Style
- 10 points: Strong verbs and nouns
- 10 points: Vivid descriptions
- 10 points: Clear, understandable sentences
- 10 points: Interest. Varied words and phrases, no repetition
No-No's (You lose 5 points for each one I find)
- Texting language (r u ready 2 go?)
- Slashes (I like/love basketball.)
- Ampersands (Cats & dogs were chasing me.)
- Small numbers not spelled out (I have 9 lives.)
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