- Four-Strand/Four-Level Writing Scoring Guide
Everett Public Schools~ Date Revised 7/8/2011
CONTENT is writing to a narrow topic with
relevant ideas supported with details, examples,
facts and anecdotes so the meaning is clear.
- C.
- Elaboration is sometimes connected but does not adequately support the
thesis/reasons; connection may be implied; may confuse
reader.
- Gives a strong sense of
direction.
- B.
- Middle reasons/elaboration are tightly and purposefully arranged in a unified,
cohesive and/or logical pattern to develop the thesis/position; has a
sense of completeness. C. Transitions are telling/sequencing connections (between/within-paragraphs).
D. Conclusion is l...