Spelling and

Grammar

Beginning 1

Developing 2

Very Good 3

Exemplary 4

Score

A myriad of
spelling and
grammatical errors
existed in the
article, making it
barely readable.
Words were used
incorrectly. There
was no evidence of
proof reading.

Article had many

grammatical and
spelling errors
some incorrect
usage of words.
There was little
evidence of proof
reading.

The article had few

grammatical and
spelling errors,
appropriate language
used. Student proof
read his or her
article.

All words are spelled %25

correctly in the article.
All sentences end with
the proper punctuation.
Students applied
appropriate language
in their article.

Organization & Article was not

Article was
Appropriateness clear or organized. somewhat
organized.

Article was
Article was organized %25
organized but not as in an appropriate
clear as a score of 4. newspaper format.
There was a clear
audience, introduction,
thesis, body, and
conclusion, Writing
was clear and logical.

Persuasion

Student does not

Student's opinion
take a critical
is ambiguous.
stance or support it Student provides
with examples from examples from
their pretend
their experiences,
experience as a
but they are not
migrant.
clearly arguing
anything.

Student took a clear

stance and provided
personal examples,
but not to the caliber
of a score of 4.

Students were able to %25

analyze the data
presented in the webpages to form an
opinion. Opinions
were substantiated by
rich examples from
students' imaginary
experiences as a
migrant to California

Research /
Examples

Students did not

Examples were
use any examples. not based on
research, or only
incorporated
information from
1 web-page.

Students
incorporated
examples from
several websites, but
their examples did
not demonstrate the
understanding of the
Gold Rush to the
caliber of a score of
4.

In their personal
%25
examples, students
incorporated research
from multiple sources.
These examples were
plausible, and
demonstrate in depth
understanding of a
migrants' experience in
the Gold Rush.
Total Score: %100