Name_______________________________________________

Date__________________ Teacher Name______________________________

Academic Expectation 1: Communicate with clarity, focus, and consideration of audience.

Clarity

Statement of
Purpose

Language,
Mechanics and
Usage

Subject Matter
Knowledge

Focus

Organization

Consideration
of Audience

Supporting
evidence

Voice

Comments:

Warning (1 point)

Developing (2 points)

Proficient (3 points)

Advanced (4 points)

Does not communicate

purpose or main idea

Communicates purpose or main idea

but lacks detail and/or clarity

Communicates an identifiable
purpose and/or main idea for an
audience

Communicates a clear and distinct

purpose and/or main idea for a
targeted audience using strategies
that capture the audiences attention

Limited variety of sentence

structures and lengths;
significant errors in grammar,
word usage, spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
and/or pronunciation which
effects understanding.

Limited variety of sentence

structures and lengths or significant
errors in grammar, word usage,
spelling, capitalization, punctuation,
and/or pronunciation.

Variety of sentence structures and

lengths and no significant errors in
word usage, grammar, spelling,
capitalization, punctuation, and/or
pronunciation

Engaging variety of sentence

structures and lengths; word usage,
grammar, spelling, capitalization,
punctuation and pronunciation almost
or entirely correct

Limited/no knowledge of
subject matter

Uses some subject-specific details,

ideas, and vocabulary but
generalizes. Does not consistently
demonstrate subject matter
knowledge that supports the clarity
of the assignment

Supports audiences understanding

of assignment through the use of
accurate and appropriate, subject-
specific details, ideas and
vocabulary.

Enhances audiences understanding of

subject matter through the original
and purposeful presentation of
subject specific details, ideas, and
vocabulary.

Organization is unclear;
introduction, body, and/or
conclusion are
underdeveloped, missing or
confusing.

Organization is occasionally unclear;

introduction, body or conclusion
may be underdeveloped.

Organization is clear and easy to

follow; introduction, body and
conclusion are defined and aligned
with purpose.

Supporting details and/or

visuals are missing, irrelevant,
inaccurate, or inappropriate.

Supporting details are relevant but

limited, overly general, or
inconsistently provided.

Supporting details are precise,

organized and align with the
articulated purpose.

Limited use of descriptive

language, wording and/or
tone that makes the work
appear mundane, forced, or
awkward.

Some use of descriptive language,

wording, and/or tone however the
work does not convey a personal
style or a discernible voice.

Effective use of descriptive

language, wording and tone to
express a specific style with a
discernible voice which enhances
and connect ideas

A clear organizational structure

enhances audience understanding;
introduction, body and conclusion are
well defined, effective, and aligned
with purpose.
Supporting details are not only
precise, organized and align with the
articulated purpose, but also
demonstrate originality,
sophistication, and/or complexity in
selection and use.
Consistent and effective use of
descriptive language, wording, and
tone to express a specific style with a
discernible voice which moves or
engages the audience.

Overall Score ____________

Advanced
20 24 points
Proficient
15 19 points
Developing 10 14 points
Warning
6 9 points
Revised: 6-18-14