| Criteria / Topics | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus & Organization | The essay lacks a clear focus and is disorganized. | The essay has some focus but lacks organization. | The essay has a clear focus and is mostly organized. | The essay has a strong focus and is well-organized. |
| Development | The essay lacks sufficient evidence and examples to support the argument. | The essay provides some evidence and examples, but they are not well-developed. | The essay provides adequate evidence and examples to support the argument. | The essay provides strong evidence and examples that effectively support the argument. |
| Language/Vocabulary | The essay contains numerous errors in language and vocabulary usage. | The essay contains some errors in language and vocabulary usage. | The essay demonstrates mostly correct language and vocabulary usage. | The essay demonstrates strong language and vocabulary usage. |
| Conventions | The essay contains numerous errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. | The essay contains some errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. | The essay demonstrates mostly correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. | The essay demonstrates strong grammar, punctuation, and spelling. |