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SCO 1: justify understanding of an idea, issue, or text through effective communication

Category 1 2 3 4

Verbal/

Non-Verbal

Communication

Volume, pace, clarity and

expression are

inappropriate

Tone of voice fails to

engage audience

Uses body language and

gesture

ineffective

Volume, pace, clarity and

expression are appropriate

Tone of voice occasionally

engages the audience

Uses body language

and gesture with some

effectiveness

Volume, pace, clarity

and expression are

effective

Tone of voice consistently


Uses body language

and gesture effectively to

support presentation

Volume, pace, clarity, and

expression

enhance delivery/ message

Tone of voice captivates

the audience


gesture skillfully to

enhance presentation

Active Listening:

Questioning

Asks limited questions Asks superficial questions

to extend understanding

Asks meaningful questions

to extend understanding

Asks insightful questions to

extend understanding

Active Listening:

Responding

Provides limited and/or

inappropriate response to

complex questions

Provides superficial

response to complex

questions

Provides thoughtful

response to complex

questions

Provides insightful

response to complex

questions

Support Provides limited details

to support point of view

Provides superficial details


Provides specific details


Provides specific,

thoughtful details to

support point of view

SCO 2: generate a defense while engaging in formal conversation

Category 1 2 3 4

Verbal /Non-

Verbal

Communication


expression are

inappropriate

Tone of voice fails to

engage audience


gesture

ineffectively


expression are appropriate

Tone of voice occasionally


Uses body language

and gesture with some

effectiveness

Volume, pace, clarity,

and expression are

effective

Tone of voice consistently


Uses body language

and gesture effectively to

support presentation


expression enhance

delivery/message

Tone of voice captivates

the audience


gesture skillfully to

enhance presentation

Organization May have attempted to

organize arguments;

purpose is blurred

Appropriately organizes

arguments; purpose is

somewhat clear

Effectively organizes

arguments; purpose is

clear

Insightfully organizes

arguments to enhance

purpose

Arguments Uses unconvincing

language and details to

attempt to persuade the

audience

Uses obvious language and

details to attempt to

persuade the audience

Uses convincing language

and details to persuade the

audience

Uses compelling language

and details to persuade the

audience

Critique and

Response

Attempts to critique

opposing viewpoints using

limited or irrelevant

examples for support

Provides limited response

to challenging questions

Critiques opposing

viewpoints using

simplistic examples for

support


response to challenging

questions

Effectively critiques


convincing examples for

support

Provides thoughtful

response to a wide range

of challenging questions

Insightfully critiques


compelling examples for

support

Provides insightful response

to a wide range of

challenging questions

SCO 3: critically evaluate their own and others’ oral text

Category 1 2 3 4

Evaluate Limited evaluation of text

to identify strengths and

areas for improvement

Simplistic evaluation to

identify strengths and


Thoughtful evaluation to



Insightful evaluation to



Support Provides limited details to

justify evaluation

Provides superficial details

to justify evaluation

Provides specific details to

justify evaluation

Provides specific,

thoughtful details to

justify evaluation

SCO 4: evaluate purpose, structure, and characteristics of a wide variety of complex texts

Narrative (Fiction/Non-Fiction/Drama)

Category 1 2 3 4

Purpose/Theme

(Make

connections – text to

text, text to self, text

to world)

Makes ineffective or limited

comments about

the relevance of the

purpose/theme

Makes simplistic comments

about the relevance of the

purpose/theme

Makes effective

comments about the

relevance of the

purpose/theme

Makes insightful comments

about the

relevance of the

purpose/theme

Narrative

Structure (sentence

length and

complexity, word

choice, dialogue,

graphics)


comments about the

author’s use of narrative

structure

Makes simplistic

comments about the


structure

Makes effective

comments about the


structure

Makes insightful

comments about the


structure

Characteristics

(setting, conflict,

plot,

characterization,

point of view)


comments about the

author’s use of

characteristics to affect

meaning and message


about the author’s use of


meaning and message

Makes effective comments



meaning and message




meaning and message

Support Attempts to support ideas

with limited evidence

Supports ideas with basic

evidence

Effectively supports ideas

with relevant evidence

Insightfully supports ideas

with significant and diverse

evidence


Poetry/Lyrics

Category 1 2 3 4

Purpose/Theme

(Make



to world)


comments about


purpose/theme



purpose/theme

Makes effective

comments about the

relevance of the

purpose/theme


about the

relevance of the

purpose/theme

Structure

(line length, line

breaks, rhyme,

rhythm, white space

and stanzas)


comments about the poet’s

use of structure


about the poet’s use of

structure



structure



structure

Characteristics (point

of view, tone, mood,

voice, context)


comments



meaning and message




meaning and message




meaning and message




meaning and message




evidence





evidence


Non Fiction (expository, persuasive, transactional)

Category 1 2 3 4

Purpose/Theme

(Make



to world)


comments about


purpose/theme



purpose/theme

Makes effective

comments about the

relevance of the

purpose/theme

Makes insightful

comments about the

relevance of the

purpose/theme

Structure (sentence

length and

complexity, word

choice, text features,

organizational

structure)*


comments about the

author’s use of text structure



text

structure



text

structure

Makes insightful

comments about the

author’s use of text

structure

Characteristics

(Thesis, argument/

explanation,

supporting details,

point of view)


comments about the

author’s use of characteristics

to affect meaning and

message




meaning and message

Makes effective

comments about the

author’s use of characteristics

to affect meaning and

message

Makes insightful

comments about the

author’s use of


meaning and message




evidence




with significant and

diverse evidence


Visual/Multimedia Text

Category 1 2 3 4

Purpose/Theme

(Make



to world)


comments about


purpose/theme



purpose/theme

Makes effective

comments about the

relevance of the

purpose/theme


about the

relevance of the

purpose/theme

Structure

(arrangement and

design)*


comments about how

structure affects the overall

viewing experience


about

how structure affects the

overall viewing experience

Makes effective

comments about




about



Characteristics (Tone,

mood, point of view,

context)


comments about the

author’s use of


meaning and message




meaning and message

Makes effective

comments about the

author’s use of


meaning and message




meaning and message




evidence





evidence


Multi - Genre Study

Category 1 2 3 4

Issue/Theme/

Question

Makes ineffective or

limited comments about


issue/theme/ question



issue/ theme/question







Structure/

Characteristics

Makes ineffective

comments about the way

the genre impacts the

issue/theme/ question


about the way the genre

impacts the issue/theme/

question




question




question

Personal

Connections

Makes limited personal

connections to each text

May or may not explain

why each piece was

selected

Makes simplistic personal


Explains why each piece

was selected

Makes thoughtful personal


Convincingly explains why

each piece was selected

Makes profound personal


Insightfully explains why

each piece was selected

Textual

Connections

Makes limited connections

among texts

Makes simplistic

connections among

texts

Makes thoughtful

connections among texts

Makes profound

connections among texts




evidence





evidence

SCO 5: evaluate the effectiveness of literary devices within literature, media, and various forms of representing

Category 1 2 3 4

Identification of

Literary Devices

Does not identify literary

devices accurately

Occasionally identifies

literary devices accurately

Frequently identifies literary

devices accurately

Consistently identifies

literary devices accurately

Effectiveness of

Literary Devices


judgments about the

effectiveness of literary

devices within a particular

text

Makes simplistic judgments

about

the effectiveness of literary


text

Makes thoughtful judgments

about



text

Makes insightful judgments

about



text

Support Attempts to support

judgments with limited

evidence

Supports judgments with

basic evidence

Effectively supports

judgments with relevant

evidence

Insightfully supports

judgments with significant

and diverse

evidence

SCO 6: evaluate how ideologies are portrayed in a variety of texts

Category 1 2 3 4

Ideologies Makes ineffective or


the way ideologies are

represented in a text


about the way ideologies

are represented in a text

Makes effective

comments about

the way identity and

culture are represented in

a text


about the way ideologies

are represented in a text

Author’s

Credibility (in

portrayal of

ideologies)

Makes ineffective or


author’s credibility


about author’s credibility

Makes effective

comments about author’s

credibility


about author’s credibility




evidence




with significant and

diverse evidence

SCO 7: integrate properly cited information from a wide variety of sophisticated and reliable sources

Category 1 2 3 4

Selection of Reliable

Sources (e.g.,

research database,

primary sources,

internet

search, academic

articles)

Ineffectively selects sources Evaluates and selects some

reliable sources

Effectively evaluates and

selects a wide variety of

reliable sources

Insightfully evaluates and

selects a wide

variety of reliable sources

Synthesis Ineffectively integrates

information from texts

Integrates information

from texts with some

effectiveness

Effectively integrates


Insightfully integrates


Support Direct and

Indirect Quotations

Ineffectively supports

purpose

Superficially supports

purpose with some

quotation, summary,

and/or paraphrase

Effectively supports

purpose with quotation,

summary, and paraphrase

Insightfully supports

purpose with a variety of

quotation, summary, and

paraphrase

Citation Little to no information

correctly cited

Some information correctly

cited through in-text

citations and works cited

list

Most information correctly



list

All information correctly



list

SCO 8: construct a range of complex texts for a variety of audiences and purposes

Poetry/Lyrics

Category 1 2 3 4

Ideas Ideas are undeveloped

The purpose is unclear

Ideas are simplistically

communicated

The purpose can be

understood

Ideas are effectively

communicated

The purpose is clear

Ideas are insightfully

communicated

The purpose is clear and

insightful

Organization Limited evidence of

intentional choices made

regarding line length, line

breaks, white spaces,

stanzas, etc.

Some evidence of

intentional choices made

regarding line length, line

breaks, white spaces,

stanzas, etc.

Evidence of effective

choices made regarding

line length, line breaks,

white spaces, stanzas, etc.

Evidence of insightful

choices made regarding

line length, line breaks,

white spaces, stanzas, etc.

Voice Feelings of the author may

not be evident

Limited evidence of voice;

does not evoke emotion

Feelings of the author are

evident throughout some

of the piece

Inconsistent voice; may or

may not evoke emotion


evident throughout most

of the piece

Usually compelling voice;

evokes emotion


evident throughout the

entire piece

Consistently compelling

voice; evokes strong

emotion

Word Choice Poetic devices and/or

sensory details are not

evident

And/or

Word choice may be

imprecise, confusing, or

inappropriate

Poetic devices and/or

sensory details if used, may

not support the

overall intention of the

poem

And/or

Word choice may be

awkward, or ordinary

Poetic devices and/or

sensory details if used, are

used consistently and

support the overall

intention of the poem

And/or

Word choice is clear and

effective

Poetic devices and

sensory details if used,

are used consistently and

effectively and enhance

the overall intention of

the poem

And/or

Word choice is vivid and

precise

Fluency Lack of flow and rhythm

Arrangement of words is

not purposeful and

may be ineffective or

confusing

Inconsistent flow and

rhythm


sometimes purposeful,

but may or may not be

effective

Effective flow and rhythm

Arrangement of words

is mostly purposeful and

effective

Exceptional flow and

rhythm


purposeful and

compelling

Conventions Makes few intentional

choices with limited

effectiveness

Numerous errors interfere

with meaning

Makes some intentional

choices; may or may not

be effective

Unintentional errors

may interfere with

meaning

Makes intentional and

effective choices

Minor errors may exist,

but don’t interfere with

meaning

Makes intentional and

insightful choices

Exceptionally few errors

based on complexity of

text


Persuasive

Category 1 2 3 4

Ideas Stance is undeveloped

Ideas are unsupported by

details or the details are

inappropriate

Stance is supported by

simplistic ideas

Ideas are supported by

simple details

Stance is supported by

effective ideas


supported by mostly

specific details

Stance is supported by rich

and detailed ideas

Ideas are consistently

supported by specific and

appropriate details

Organization Paragraphs are

underdeveloped or absent

Transitions are lacking

Introduction and/or

conclusion are missing

and/or inappropriate

Paragraphs are present

but may be awkward or

weak

Transitions are weak

Functional introduction

and/or conclusion

Developed paragraphs

Effective transitions connect

ideas and supporting

details

Effective introduction and

conclusion

Well-developed paragraphs

Fluid transitions connect

ideas and supporting details

to enhance organization

Engaging introduction

and insightful conclusion

Voice Voice is mechanical; reader

is not engaged

Somewhat convincing

voice; engagement is not

consistent

Engaging and convincing

voice

Consistently engaging,

lively, and compelling

voice; inspires action

Word Choice Diction is imprecise and/ or

inadequate; writing

contains confusing,

immature, and/or

inappropriate word choices

Ineffective or limited use of

literary/rhetorical devices

to persuade

Diction is simplistic but

conventional; writing may

contain awkward,

mundane, or repetitive

word choices

Simplistic use of

literary/rhetorical devices

to persuade

Diction is usually clear and

effective; writing

is made competent by

functional word choices

Effective use of literary/

rhetorical devices to

persuade

Diction is consistently clear,

vivid, and precise; writing

is energized by powerful

word choices

Insightful use of literary/

rhetorical devices to

persuade

Sentence Fluency Lack of flow and rhythm

Simple sentence

structures; little to no

attempt at complex

structures


rhythm

Basic control of simple

sentence structures;

attempts at more complex

structures may be awkward


Effective control of

sentence structures; some

variation in sentence length

and structure


rhythm

Skillful control of complex


extensive variety of

sentence length and

structure

Conventions Limited control of

conventions


with meaning

Adequate control of

conventions

Errors may interfere with

meaning


conventions



meaning

Consistent and confident

control of conventions



text


Expository, Transactional

Category 1 2 3 4

Ideas Writing is undeveloped

Ideas are unsupported by

details or the details are

inappropriate The purpose

is not achieved

Writing is supported by

simplistic ideas


simple details; however,

the purpose can be

understood


effective ideas


supported by mostly

specific details


Writing is supported by rich

and detailed ideas

Ideas are consistently

supported by specific and

appropriate details The

purpose is clear and

insightful

Organization Paragraphs are

underdeveloped or absent

Transitions are lacking

Introduction and/or

conclusion are missing

and/or inappropriate

Paragraphs are present

but may be awkward or

weak

Transitions are weak

Functional introduction

and/or conclusion

Developed paragraphs

Effective transitions connect


Effective introduction and

conclusion

Well-developed paragraphs

Fluid transitions connect


to enhance organization

Engaging introduction and

insightful conclusion


interest is not

achieved

Voice is established, but

may not consistently

maintain reader interest

Engaging voice; maintains

reader interest



voice; inspires further

reading

Word Choice Diction is imprecise and/or

inadequate; writing

contains confusing,

immature, and/or

inappropriate word choices



contain awkward,


word choices


effective; writing






word choices


Simple sentence


attempt at complex

structures


rhythm








variation in sentence length

and structure


rhythm




sentence length and

structure


conventions


with meaning

Adequate control of

conventions


meaning


conventions



meaning





text


Narrative

Category 1 2 3 4

Ideas Writing is undeveloped

Writing lacks clarity and

focus


simplistic details

Writing is somewhat clear,

but may lose focus


effective details

Writing is mostly clear,

focused, and interesting


rich details

Writing is exceptionally

clear, focused and

engaging

Organization No clear organizational

structure

Ineffective lead; lack of

sequencing, and/or no

clear resolution

Organizational structure

partially supports the

central idea or theme

Straightforward lead;

simplistic sequencing and

resolution


supports the central idea

or theme

Interesting lead;

effective and logical

sequencing, purposeful

resolution


enhances the central idea

or theme

Engaging lead; skillful

sequencing, and impactful,

purposeful resolution


interest is not

achieved





reader interest




reading

Word Choice Diction is imprecise and/or

inadequate; writing

contains confusing,

immature, and/or

inappropriate word

choices



contain awkward,


word choices


effective; writing






word choices


Simple sentence


attempt at complex

structures


rhythm




structures may be

awkward




variation in sentence

length and structure


rhythm




sentence length and

structure


conventions


with meaning

Adequate control of

conventions


meaning


conventions



meaning





text


Creative Multi -Genre Collection

Category 1 2 3 4

Reflections Makes limited personal

connections to each genre

May or may not explain

why each genre was

selected and how they are

connected

Makes simplistic personal


Explains why each genre

was selected and how they

are connected

Makes thoughtful personal


Convincingly explains why

each genre was selected and

how they are connected

Makes insightful personal


Insightfully explains why

each genre was selected and

how they are connected


Writing lacks clarity and

focus


simplistic details

Writing is somewhat clear,

but may lose focus


effective details

Writing is mostly clear,

focused, and interesting

Ideas are supported by rich

details

Writing is exceptionally

clear, focused and engaging

Organizational

Structure

No clear organizational

structure

And/or

Ineffective use of design,

techniques, and/or materials


partially supports the

central idea or theme

And/or

Simplistic use of design,

techniques and/or materials


supports the central idea or

theme

And/or

Thoughtful use of design,

techniques and/ or materials


enhances the central idea or

theme

And/or

Insightful use of design,


Voice Voice is mechanical;

reader interest is not

achieved





reader interest




reading

Word Choice Diction is imprecise and/ or

inadequate; writing

contains confusing,

immature, and/or

Inappropriate word choices



contain awkward,


word choices


effective; writing




vivid, and precise; writing is

energized by powerful

word choices


Simple sentence


attempt at complex

structures


rhythm






Effective control of sentence

structures; some variation in

sentence length and

structure


rhythm




sentence length and

structure


conventions


with meaning

Adequate control of

conventions


meaning


conventions



meaning




based on complexity of text


Visual Representation

Category 1 2 3 4


The purpose is unclear

Ideas are simplistically

represented

The purpose can be

understood


represented


Ideas are insightfully

represented

The purpose is clear and

insightful

Structure Ineffective use of design,

techniques, and/or materials

Simplistic use of design,


Thoughtful use of design,

techniques and/ or materials

Insightful use of design,


Fluency Visual text is not cohesive;

elements do not contribute

to creation of a unified

piece

Visual text is somewhat

cohesive; all elements may

not contribute to creation

of a unified piece

Visual text is mostly

cohesive; all elements

contribute to creation of a

unified piece

Visual text is cohesive; all

elements skillfully

contribute to creation of a

unified piece

SCO 9: provide specific critical feedback on self, peer, and/or modelled text using success criteria

Category 1 2 3 4

Critical Feedback Provides minimal or

nonspecific feedback


feedback with some focus

on specific assessment

criteria

Provides effective

feedback focused on

specific assessment criteria

Provides insightful

feedback focused on

specific assessment criteria

SCO 10: enhance personal text based on self, peer, and/or teacher critical feedback

Category 1 2 3 4

Enhance Text Limited or irrelevant

revisions based on self,

peer, and/or teacher

critical feedback

Simplistic revisions based

on self, peer, and/or

teacher critical feedback

Thoughtful revisions

based on self, peer,

and/or teacher critical

feedback

Insightful revisions based

on self, peer, and/or

teacher critical feedback

Justify Choices Provides limited

justification of feedback

that was used and/or

discarded.

Provides simplistic



discarded.

Provides thoughtful



discarded.

Provides and insightful



discarded.

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