Missouri Council on Economic Education

Scoring Guide
Writing Assessment - Grade 7

Exemplary Response:
The exemplary response is described by the 4 score point in the following scoring guide. The student work in this sampler is an example of a 4 point paper.

4 Points

The paper:

  • Has a clear beginning, middle, and end.
  • Contains a strong controlling idea.
  • Is written in a logical order.
  • Uses effective cohesive devices (such as transitions, repetition, pronouns, parallel structure) between and/or within paragraphs.
  • Clearly addresses the topic and provides specific and relevant details/examples.
  • Uses precise and vivid language.
  • Contains sentences which are clear and varied in structure.
  • Uses writing techniques (such as imagery, humor, point of view, voice) which reveal some complexity, freshness of thought, and/or individual perspective.
  • Clearly demonstrates an awareness of audience and purpose.
  • Contains few errors in grammar/usage, punctuation, capitalization, and/or spelling.

    3 Points

    The paper:

  • Has a beginning, middle, and end.
  • Contains a controlling idea.
  • Is generally written in a logical order.
  • May use cohesive devices.
  • Addresses the topic and uses relevant details/examples.
  • Uses language which is usually precise.
  • Contains sentences which are clear and may vary in structure.
  • Attempts to use writing techniques which reveal some complexity, freshness of thought, and/or individual perspective.
  • Demonstrates an awareness of audience and purpose.
  • May contain errors in grammar/usage, punctuation, capitalization, and/or spelling which are not distracting to the reader.

 

2 Points

The paper:

  • Has evidence of a beginning, middle, and end.
  • Contains some sense of direction, but may lack focus.
  • May not progress in a logical order.
  • At times seems awkward and lacks cohesion.
  • Addresses the topic, but may contain some details that are not relevant.
  • Uses general and/or inconsistent language.
  • Contains sentences which are generally clear, but lack variety in structure.
  • May attempt to use writing techniques which reveal some complexity, freshness of thought, and/or individual perspective.
  • Demonstrates some notion of audience and purpose.
  • Contains errors in grammar/usage, punctuation, capitalization, and/or spelling which may be distracting to the reader.

 

1 Point

The paper:

  • May lack evidence of a beginning, middle, and end.
  • Is difficult to follow and lacks focus.
  • Does not progress in a logical order, and may digress to unrelated topics.
  • Is awkward and lacks cohesion.
  • May address the topic, but lacks development.
  • Uses imprecise language.
  • Contains sentences which are unclear and lack variety in structure.
  • Does not use writing techniques which reveal complexity, freshness of thought, or individual perspective. · Demonstrates little or no awareness of audience or purpose.
  • Contains repeated errors in grammar/usage, punctuation, capitalization and/or spelling which are distracting to the reader.





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