Ideas
- My topic is clear and focused
- I provide accurate, important details to support my main ideas
- I anticipate the readers’ questions and provide answers in my work
Organization
- I have an inviting introduction, well-constructed paragraphs, and a satisfying conclusion
- My work is organized sequentially, logically, and effectively
- I use effective transitions throughout my work that make my meaning clear and help readers move through the text
Voice
- My content and ideas–and the way I express them–match the purpose and audience
- I use natural, engaging language
- When someone reads this text, it will be clear to them that I care about and understand the topic
Word Choice
- My words are specific and correctly used so my readers will know exactly what I mean
- All of my words and phrases are natural, effective, and appropriate; some of them are also memorable and powerful
Sentence Fluency
- My sentences are put together well and in a way that enhances the meaning
- I use a variety of sentence lengths and structures in my work
- When I read my work out loud, it flows well and has rhythm
Conventions
- I have reviewed my spelling, capitalization, and punctuation for correctness
- My grammar, paragraphing, and usage are correct and help me define my style while also communicating clearly
Presentation
- The formatting suits the purpose of the work
- I use the appropriate amount of white space on the page
- I use appropriate fonts, font size, titles, and heading