Little evidence understanding content and skill development
2 pts
Some evidence of understanding content and skill development
2.5 pts
Significant evidence of learning, but has not yet mastered content or skill
3 pts
Knows it, can do it, can apply it, general mastery
3.5 pts
Knows it at a higher level, can do it well, can apply it masterfully
4 pts
What level vocabulary (word usage) are you using?
To what level are you using correct grammar in your writing?
Does the writing show understanding of the concept you're writing about?
Length of the writing-does it fully answer what's been asked?