| Criteria | A (Excellent) | B (Good) | C (Satisfactory) | D (Needs Improvement) | E (Unsatisfactory) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | Provides a vivid and engaging account of Stanley’s experiences. Includes detailed descriptions and emotions. | Clearly describes experiences with some detail. Emotions are expressed, but could be more vivid. | Basic description of experiences. Limited emotional depth or detail. | Lacks clear descriptions or emotional insight. Experiences are mentioned but not expanded upon. | Little to no description or personal insight. Experiences are unclear or missing. |
| Organization | Well-structured with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Ideas flow logically. | Generally well-organized, with minor lapses in flow. | Basic structure, but some ideas may be disjointed. | Lacks clear structure; ideas are scattered. | No clear organization; ideas are jumbled. |
| Style and Voice | Strong, consistent voice that reflects Stanley’s character. Effective and varied word choice. | Voice is mostly consistent; some effective word choices. | Voice is present but lacks consistency. Basic vocabulary. | Inconsistent voice; limited vocabulary. | Little to no voice; poor word choice. |
| Conventions | Virtually error-free in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. | Minor errors that do not interfere with understanding. | Noticeable errors that occasionally hinder understanding. | Frequent errors that make understanding difficult. | Errors significantly impede understanding. |