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| Criteria | 1 – Below Expectations | 2 – Approaching Expectations | 3 – Meeting Expectations | 4 – Exceeding Expectations |
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| Focus | Off-topic or unclear | Some relevance but lacks focus | Clear focus on the topic | Highly focused with a strong thesis |
| Evidence/Elaboration | Little to no evidence provided | Some evidence but lacks elaboration | Uses evidence to support claims | Thorough evidence with detailed elaboration |
| Grammar & Spelling | Multiple errors impacting readability | Some errors that distract the reader | Few errors that do not hinder understanding | Almost flawless grammar and spelling |
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