Descriptor

Level 4

(A-80-100%)

•          response is related to assigned prompt, and it expresses and supports a consistent opinion

•          a clear opinion, thoughtfully developed

•          sufficient specific and relevant supporting details

•          organization is logical and coherent

Level 3

(B-70-79%)

•          response is related to assigned prompt, and it expresses and supports a consistent opinion

•          a clear opinion, somewhat developed

•          sufficient supporting details: only some are specific

•          organization is simple or mechanical; lapses do not distract

Level 2

(C-60-69%)

•          response is related to assigned prompt, but only part of the response expressed and supports an opinion

•          opinion is unclear or inconsistent

•          insufficient supporting details: too few or repetitious

•          limited evidence of organization

Level 1

(D-50-59%)

•          response is related to assigned prompt but does not express an opinion

•          an opinion with no supporting details or details unrelated to an opinion

•          no evidence of organization