Primary Traits

Performance Scale

1.      CONTENT:

• Writes a clear and focused response to the topic
• Includes at least three (3) supporting points with examples and details to illustrate points
• Includes a topic sentence and concluding sentence

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2.      TEXT FORM:

• Uses correct paragraph format (indentation, double-spacing, margins)
• Writes at least one page for each journal entry

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3.      WRITING:

• Uses level- and topic-appropriate vocabulary with correct word forms
• Uses transitions and cohesive devices appropriately
• Uses appropriate verb tense and verb endings
• Uses level-appropriate sentence structure
• Uses correct punctuation, capitalization, and spelling

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1

Journal entries do not include the targeted items, or writing is illegible or incomprehensible

2

Journal entries begin to include the targeted items, sometimes appropriately but often not; written communication is often unclear because of vocabulary and/or grammar.

3

Journal entries include several targeted items, sometimes inconsistently or inappropriately; written communication is sometimes unclear because of vocabulary and/or grammar.

4

Journal entries include almost all targeted items; written communication is generally clear but not yet fluent; journal entries meet expected performance

5

Journal entries include all targeted items; written communication is clear and fluent; journal entries exceed expected performance.