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Reading Comprehension and Written Expression
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addresses the prompt and provides effective and comprehensive development of the
claim or topic
that is consistently appropriate to
task, purpose, and audience
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demonstrates
full comprehension
of
ideas
stated explicitly and inferentially by providing an accurate
analysis
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uses clear reasoning supported by
relevant text-based evidence
in the development of the
claim or
topic
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is
effectively organized
with clear and
coherent writing
Knowledge of Language and Conventions
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establishes and maintains an
effective
style.
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The student response to the prompt demonstrates full command of the
conventions of standard
English at an appropriate level of complexity.
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There may be a
few
minor errors
in mechanics,
grammar
, and usage, but meaning is clear.
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Focus and Purpose/ Content Development/Elaboration /Organization
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Demonstrates a thorough and insightful understanding of the
task, purpose, and audience
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Establishes and maintains a clearly focused
thesis/controlling idea
and provides an
in-depth critical
analysis
/i
nterpretation
of the literary work(s).
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Develops
ideas
by expertly
integrating specific textual
and/or
source-based evidence
. Uses a variety of elaborative techniques to support the analysis.
Cites evidence
appropriately.
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Demonstrates a
cohesive and unified structure
that clarifies relationships among
ideas
and concepts.
Analytical
structure is appropriate to the task. Contains an engaging introduction and an insightful conclusion. Uses
effective and skillful paragraphing
and
transitional strategies throughout.
Language Use, Voice, and Style/Mechanics and Conventions
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Demonstrates a very
effective style
and tone, precise
control of language,
domain-specific word choice, and an exceptional awareness of audience. Uses well-structured and varied sentences.
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Contains
few
or
no errors
in
grammar
, mechanics, punctuation, and spelling.
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