| Scoring Scale | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criteria / Topics | Insufficient | Emerging | Developing | Proficient | Advanced |
| In one paragraph explain the relationship between the song, I will still Rise and the poem, Still I Rise | Does not explain the relationship | Attempts to explain but lacks clarity | Partially explains the relationship | Explains the relationship with some depth | Thoroughly explains the relationship with insight |
| Develop a thesis statement | Thesis statement is missing | Weak or unclear thesis statement | Basic thesis statement | Clear and focused thesis statement | Strong and compelling thesis statement |
| Develop the paragraph using relevant facts, concrete details, quotations, and evidence in a logical order | Paragraph lacks relevant details and evidence | Includes some relevant details but lacks depth | Includes relevant details and some evidence | Includes relevant facts, details, and evidence in a logical order | Includes rich and varied details, evidence, and quotations in a well-structured manner |
| Use appropriate transitions | Lacks transitions | Attempts to use transitions but inconsistently | Uses basic transitions | Uses appropriate transitions effectively | Uses a variety of sophisticated transitions seamlessly |
| Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary | Language is vague and imprecise | Uses basic language with limited vocabulary | Uses some precise language and domain-specific vocabulary | Uses precise language and appropriate domain-specific vocabulary | Uses sophisticated language and precise domain-specific vocabulary effectively |
| Establish and maintain a formal style | Does not maintain a formal style | Attempts to maintain a formal style inconsistently | Maintains a basic formal style | Maintains a formal style throughout | Demonstrates a strong and consistent formal style |
| Use a concluding sentence | Missing concluding sentence | Weaker concluding sentence | Basic concluding sentence | Clear and effective concluding sentence | Compelling and impactful concluding sentence |