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CONTENT

COMPREHENSIBILITY

ORGANIZATION /
PRESENTATION

GRAMMAR/
SYNTAX/USAGE

Complete

Generally Complete

Somewhat Complete

Incomplete

The writer clearly conveys the

main idea with details that are
relevant and interesting. There
are 15 or more sentences
answering the questions provided
in detail.
Comprehensible
Writer uses appropriate language
to convey the main idea of this
item clearly, in writing and in
speaking.

The writer conveys the main

idea, but does not support it with
adequate relevant details. There
are about 15 sentences
answering the questions
provided.
Mostly comprehensible
Message is unclear in places.
The language used is inadequate
to make the message totally
clear, in writing and in speaking.

The main idea is unclear. Much of the

detail is irrelevant. There are less than
15 sentences and / or some of the
questions provided remain unanswered.

The main idea is unclear. Details are

nonexistent or random and irrelevant.
There are far less than 15 sentences
and/or the questions provided are
unanswered.

Somewhat comprehensible
The message could only be understood
by a sympathetic native reader/listener.
The language used is often inappropriate
or distorted by interference from
English, in writing and in speaking.

Incomprehensible
Writer does not make him/herself
understood in writing or in speaking.

Well-organized

Generally well-organized

Somewhat fluent

Not fluent

Well organized, presented in

appropriate format. Logical and
effective order. Each sentence is
presented with an image
meaningful to the statement. Oral
presentation is clear, organized.

Generally well organized with a

few minor problems. Most
sentences are presented with an
image meaningful to the
statement. Oral presentation is
mostly clear.

Poorly organized. Order is illogical and

confusing in places. The presentation of
this item detracts from the main idea.
The image used does not help convey
the meaning of the sentence. Oral
presentation somewhat unclear.

Presentation is inappropriate. The

lack of organization distorts or
completely obscures the main idea.
The image used does not convey the
main idea of the entry. Unsuccessful
oral presentation.

Accurate

Communication w/minor
problems
Any mistakes in usage are
minor and do not distort
meaning. Spelling,
capitalization, and punctuation
mistakes are infrequent.

Communication somewhat inhibited

Communication completely
inhibited
Problems in usage completely distort
meaning and inhibit
communications. Mistakes in
spelling, capitalization, and
punctuation make the item
incomprehensible.
Does not meet minimum
requirements

Functions, grammar and

vocabulary are used correctly.
Spelling, capitalization and
punctuation are generally correct.

EFFORT

Exceeds requirements

Fulfills minimum
requirements

Exceeds the minimum

requirements of the assignment
and provides evidence of
thoughtful input.

Fulfills the minimum

requirements of the assignment
and provides evidence of
thoughtful input

Problems in usage significantly distort

meaning and inhibit communication in
some instances. Frequent mistakes in
spelling, capitalization, and punctuation
disrupt the flow.
Minimum requirements but no
thoughtful input
Fulfills the minimum requirements of
the assignment but does not show
evidence of thoughtful input

Does not fulfill the minimum

requirements of the assignment or
provide evidence of thoughtful input