Your message needs more volume.
3 pts
Your message is sounding stronger.
4 pts
Your message is loud and clear!
5 pts
This column reflects the total points earned for the category.
(N/A)
IDEAS AND CONTENT refers to what the reader has to say, the message. THINK: focus/theme, clarity, original, engaging, and detailed.
ORGANIZATION refers to the structure of the paper. THINK: beginning/middle/end, introduced, transitioned, grouped/sequenced, and concluded
SENTENCE FLUENCY refers to the readability of the paper. THINK: sentence sense, natural flow and varying lengths and structures of sentences.
WORD CHOICE refers to the writer's ability to create a mental picture for the reader. THINK: new words, vivid verbs, specific nouns, accurate/energetic/ varied modifiers, and stylistic devices.
CONVENTIONS refers to adherence to usage rules. THINK: punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, paragraphing, verb tense, and subject/verb agreement.
PRESENTATION refers to the visual appeal of the paper and adherence to formatting requirements. THINK: MLA format, neatness, and attention to detail.