The student response:
| TRAIT | MS ENGLISH II INFORMATIVE SCORING RUBRIC |
| Ideas | addresses the specific writing prompt. contains a clearly stated thesis. has a focus that remains apparent. has a main idea developed thoroughly by relevant supporting details, which are well-elaborated and sufficient in number. |
| Organization | has minimally three clearly delineated paragraphs, with a clear beginning, middle, and end. is complete with an obvious logic and strategy. uses paragraphing and purposeful transitions to enhance its development. presents ideas that flow smoothly and logically with clarity and coherence. |
| Voice | directs itself to the sense of audience and purpose. exhibits consistent and appropriate use of first or third person. |
| Word Choice | includes the use of precise and vivid language appropriate to the task. |
| Sentence Fluency | exhibits correct and effective use of the major elements of grammar/usage (i.e. subject-verb agreement, verb tense, pronoun case and reference, and complete and varied sentences). |
| Conventions | may exhibit a few errors in the correct use of advanced mechanics (i.e. underlining, quotation marks, commas, semi-colons, apostrophes, capitalization, and spelling), none of which detract from the overall delivery. |