| Criteria | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideas | Unclear or irrelevant ideas | Some relevant ideas, but lack depth | Clear and relevant ideas | Well-developed and engaging ideas | Compelling and original ideas |
| Organization | Little to no organization | Basic organization with some parts missing | Clear organization with introduction, conclusion, and some body paragraphs | Well-structured with introduction, conclusion, and all body paragraphs | Seamless organization with engaging introduction, conclusion, and all body paragraphs |
| Sentence Fluency | Awkward and choppy sentences | Some variety in sentence structure | Mostly varied sentence structure | Varied sentence structure enhances the narrative | Fluent and engaging sentences throughout |
| Conventions | Multiple errors in grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization | Some errors in grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization | Few errors in grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization | Minor errors in grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization | Correct grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization |