Category

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Introduction (Organization)

The introduction is inviting, states the main topic & position and previews the structure of the paper

The introduction clearly states the main topic & position and previews the structure of the paper but is not particularly inviting to the reader.

The introduction states the main topic or position and does not adequately previews the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader.

There is no clear introduction of the main topic, position or structure of the paper.

Focus on Topic (Content)

There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.

Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.

Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.

The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.

Support for Thesis (content)

Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information the goes beyond the obvious or predictable.

Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issues or portion of the storyline is unsupported.

Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported.

Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.

Conclusion (Organization)

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is “getting at.”

The conclusion is recognizable and ties up most loose ends.

The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up loose ends.

There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.

Grammar & Spelling/ Citations (Conventions)

Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content.  All works are properly cited.

Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from content. 1 missing citation.

Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from content. 2 – 3 missing citations.

Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from content. 4+ missing citations.

All components present:

Thesis

Pre-write

Draft

Revision notes

Paper – cover page, paper (double spaced, 5+ paragraphs), bibliography

Has all components

Missing 1 component

Missing 2-3 components

Missing 4+ components

Excellent
4 pts

Average
3 pts

Fair
2 pts

Poor
1 pts

Deadline

Excellent

Game was ready to present on the due date.

Average

The presentation of the game was 1 day late.

Fair

The presentation of the game was 2 days late.

Poor

The presentation of the game was 3 or more days late.

Content

Excellent

The game was well thought out and clearly addressed a literacy skill.

Average

The game was well thought out and but did not clearly addressed a literacy skill.

Fair

The game was not well thought out and was only basic in its content.

Poor

The game did not address any literacy skill.

Report: Rules of the Game

Excellent

Rules of the game are clear and complete. The How to Play guide is clear and understandable.

Average

Rules of the game were somewhat difficult to understand or were incomplete.

Fair

Rules of the game were fairly difficult to understand and were somewhat incomplete.

Poor

Rules of the game were extremely difficult to understand and were incomplete.

Report: Structure

Excellent

Structured in such a way that:

1. How to play/Rules are clearly stated

2. Equipment is listed and provided

3. Assignment is typed

Average

Structure is missing 1 required component.

Fair

Structure is missing 2 required components.

Poor

Structure is missing 3 required components.

Spelling, Grammar, & Punctuation

Excellent

Grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed, spelling is correct; language is clear and precise.

Average

Rules/How-to contains little grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors; language lacks clarity.

Fair

Rules/How-to contains many grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors; language lacks clarity.

Poor

Rules/How-to contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.