Criteria

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Clear expression of ideas/ presentation of a point of view
(C)

- communicates information as isolated pieces in a random fashion

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

- communicates important information but not a clear theme or overall structure

5, 5.5, 6

-clearly communicates main ideas or themes

6, 6.5, 7

- clearly and effectively communicates main ideas, themes or viewpoints

7, 7.5, 8

Presentation of a point of view
(T/I)

- point of view unclear

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

- point of view apparent but unclear at times

5, 5.5, 6

- clear point of view

6, 6.5, 7

- provides support of point of view using rich and persuasive detail

7, 7.5, 8

Provision of supporting evidence
(T/I and K/U)

- information provided not clear as evidence; limited accuracy or relevance

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

- evidence clear and supports point of view, though not consistently; few inaccuracies

5, 5.5, 6

- evidence clear and consistently supports point of view

6, 6.5, 7

- evidence is thorough and detailed suggesting a degree of mastery

7, 7.5, 8

Effective communication with diverse audiences
(C and A)

- presents information in a style and tone which matches audience’s interests and level of knowledge in a limited way

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

- presents information in a style and tone which moderately match audience’s interest or level of knowledge

5, 5.5, 6

- presents information in a style and tone consistent with audience’s interest and level of knowledge

6, 6.5, 7

- presents information in a style that effectively capitalizes on the audience’s interest and level of knowledge

7, 7.5, 8

Communication appropriate to medium (written)/final product format
(A and C)

- limited demonstration of effort for presentation; limited attention paid to language and style
-many spelling and grammar errors

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

- some attention to language and style
- no more than five spelling and grammar errors

5, 5.5, 6

- suitable effort and thoughtful preparation clearly shown
- no more than two spelling and grammar errors

6, 6.5, 7

- evidence that text format matches conventions of quality design
- spelling and grammar correct

7, 7.5, 8