Criterion A: Analyzing strand iii.

justify opinions and ideas, using

examples ,
explanations and terminology

Achievement Level
0

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

Level Descriptor
The student does not reach a standard
described by any of the descriptions
below
Rarely justifies opinions and ideas with
examples or explanations; uses little or
no terminology
Justifies opinions and ideas with some
examples and explanations, thought this
many not be consistent; uses some
terminology.
Sufficiently justifies opinions and ideas
with examples and explanations; uses
accurate terminology.
Gives detailed justification of opinions
and ideas with a range of examples, and
thorough explanations; uses accurate
terminology

Criterion B: Organizing strand i. employ organizational

structures that serve the context and intention
Achievement Level
0

1-2
3-4

5-6

7-8

Level Descriptor
The student does not reach a standard
described by any of the descriptions
below
Makes minimal use of organizational
structures
Makes adequate use of organizational
structures to include an introduction,
thesis statement, and a conclusion with
basic transitions
Makes competent use of organizational
structures to include an introduction,
thesis statement, and a conclusion with
transitions
Makes sophisticated use of
organizational structures to include an

introduction, thesis statement, and a

conclusion with thoughtful or buried
transitions