| Criteria | 1 Point | 2 Points | 3 Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | The introduction is missing or does not clearly introduce the topic of wildfires. | The introduction somewhat introduces the topic of wildfires but lacks clarity. | The introduction clearly introduces the topic of wildfires and engages the reader. |
| Paragraph on How Wildfires Affect People | The paragraph is unclear or lacks details and examples about how wildfires affect people. | The paragraph includes some details or examples about how wildfires affect people but lacks depth. | The paragraph provides clear and detailed examples of how wildfires affect people. |
| Paragraph on How Wildfires Affect Communities | The paragraph is unclear or lacks details and examples about how wildfires affect communities. | The paragraph includes some details or examples about how wildfires affect communities but lacks depth. | The paragraph provides clear and detailed examples of how wildfires affect communities. |
| Paragraph on What People Need to Do After a Wildfire | The paragraph is unclear or lacks details and examples about what people need to do after a wildfire. | The paragraph includes some details or examples about what people need to do after a wildfire but lacks depth. | The paragraph provides clear and detailed examples of what people need to do after a wildfire. |
| Conclusion | The conclusion is missing or does not summarize the main points of the essay. | The conclusion somewhat summarizes the main points but lacks clarity. | The conclusion clearly summarizes the main points and provides closure to the essay. |
| Use of Details/Evidence | Few or no details/evidence are used to support the information in the essay. | Some details/evidence are used, but they are not consistently clear or relevant. | Clear and relevant details/evidence are used consistently throughout the essay. |
| Organization | The essay is poorly organized and difficult to follow. | The essay has some organization but may be difficult to follow at times. | The essay is well-organized and easy to follow. |
| Grammar and Spelling | There are many grammar and spelling errors that make the essay difficult to understand. | There are some grammar and spelling errors, but they do not significantly affect understanding. | There are few or no grammar and spelling errors, making the essay easy to understand. |