| Quantity |
10 - 9 A minimum of five areas are explored and explained in five separate paragraphs. Complete Introductory and concluding paragraphs frame the product. |
8-7 Five paragraphs are present with limited Introductory and concluding paragraphs. |
6 - 5 Paragraphs are nearly thorough. |
4 - 0 Insufficient length. Paragraphs do not address five areas. Introductory and concluding paragraphs are not present. |
| Quality |
10 - 9 Specific behaviors and specific responses are listed. Resource material is referred to in every paragraph. Conclusions are made regarding the significance of response listed to building a students self-confidence. |
8-7 Good information evident regarding behaviors and PAL teacher responses. Resource material referred to in the body of the paper. |
6 - 5 Good general information is provided. Some reference to resource material is evident. Significance of material listed to building self-confidence is not completely covered. |
4 - 0 Information provided is vague. Resource material is not sufficiently addressed. The value of the material listed to build student self-confidence is not clearly communicated. |
| Format |
5 Computer generated. Legible. Name clearly indicated. |
4 Computer generated copy but presentation could be more effective. |
3 Computer generated with some irregularities. |
2 - 0 Hand written neatly. |
| Grammar |
5 Sentences and paragraphs are complete and well organized. Spelling is accurate. Word selection and phrasing are effective. |
4 Effective organization and communication of information with minimal errors. |
3 Some errors in sentence and paragraph structure. Episodic spelling errors. |
2 - 0 Multiple errors in sentence structure and spelling. Information is not clearly communicated. |