Othello

Characteristics of Writing |     Inc.               R   (0-39)             (40-49) | Level 1(50-59%) | Level 2(60-69%) | Level 3(70-79%) | Level 4 (80-100%) |
Knowledge and Understanding |
Knowledge and Understanding of Content   * Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of   text(s)     * Demonstrates understanding of the topic assigned |     * Fails to demonstrate adequate   knowledge of the text   * Fails to demonstrate understanding of the topic |     * Demonstrates   limited knowledge of the text   * Demonstrates limited understanding of the topic |     * Demonstrates some knowledge of the text   * Demonstrates some understanding of the topic |     * Demonstrates considerable knowledge of the text   * Demonstrates considerable understanding of the topic |     * Demonstrates thorough and detailed knowledge of the text   * Demonstrates insightful understanding of the topic |
Thinking |
Use of processing skills   * Develops a relevant and thoughtful argument   * Arguments are well developed with relevant supporting examples and thoughtful analysis |     * Thesis   and arguments are unclear and/or disconnected   * Arguments lack development and relevant support |     * Thesis and/or arguments are vague or   partially unclear or disconnected   * Arguments have limited development.   Limited   relevant evidence and analysis |     * Thesis and /or arguments are   somewhat clear   and connected   * Arguments are somewhat developed with mostly relevant evidence and analysis |     * Clear thesis that is developed by well connected arguments   * Arguments are well developed with relevant evidence and analysis |     * Clear and thoughtful thesis that is developed by   well connected arguments   * Arguments are thoroughly developed with compelling evidence and   insightful analysis   |
Communication |
Organization   * Essay/Paragraph   is   logically organized, and coherent.   Appropriate transitions are used Clear Expression   * Writing is fluent and ideas are expressed clearly...