EA 1.2 Synthesis PaperCreated by Brenda Weyhrauch
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| 4. Exceeding Standard | 3. Standard Met | 2. Approaching Standard | 1. Standard Not Met | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
L.9-10.2 - LanguageDemonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. | Demonstrated a highly skilled command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. | Demonstrated command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. | Demonstrated a basic command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. | Struggled to show a basic understanding of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. |
W.9-10.1 - WritingWrite arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. | Introduced significant claims and counterclaims, providing thorough evidence of each. Wrote clearly and showed the relationships between reasons, claims, and evidence. Maintained a formal style appropriate to the discipline of the topic and targeted audience. Provided a strong concluding statement that supported the claims. | Introduced precise claims and counterclaims, providing evidence of each. Wrote clearly and showed the relationships between reasons, claims, and evidence. Maintained a formal style appropriate to the discipline of the topic. Provided a concluding statement that supported the claims. | Introduced claims while acknowledging counterclaims. Provided logical evidence. Wrote clearly and supported reasons, claims, and evidence. Mostly maintained a formal style. Provided a concluding statement that followed the claims. | Introduced claims while acknowledging counterclaims. Provided clear evidence. Showed how reasons support the claims. Struggled to maintain a formal style. Provided a concluding statement that was somewhat relevant to the claims. |
W.9-10.2.C - WritingUse appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. | Used appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. | Used appropriate and varied transitions to link major sections of the text and connect or distinguish between ideas and concepts. | Used appropriate transitions to connect or distinguish between ideas and concepts. | Used transitions in an attempt to connect or distinguish between ideas and concepts. |
W.9-10.4 - WritingProduce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. | Produced clear, coherent, and engaging writing in which the development, organization, and style are best suited to task, purpose, and audience. | Produced clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. | Produced writing that was sometimes clear and coherent and the development, organization, or style was somewhat appropriate to task, purpose, or audience. | Struggled to produce writing that was clear or coherent or where the development, organization, or style was appropriate to task, purpose, or audience. |