Little or no effort demonstrated.
(N/A)
Some effort made, but not well demonstrated.
Student has committed to fixing the essay.
No errors or perfectly executed.
Spelling, grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and format (12 point, Times New Roman, double-spaced).
Language is varied and not repetitive, tone (the "voice" and personality of the writer) is established.
The description is effective-- not too much, not too little, and uses the senses to help describe the place. Description is engaging to the reader.
Student has clearly put effort into writing and editing the piece and took into consideration comments by teacher and peers.
The essay is on topic. The essay flows well and is very readable.