11. back All sentences are not complete sentences. Most of the sentences are not complete sentences. Most of the sentences are complete sentences. All sentences are complete sentences. Sentence Student makes 3 or more than 3 errors in spelling. Student makes 2 errors in spelling. Student makes 1 error in spelling. Student makes no error in spelling. Spelling Student doesn’t understand The Present Continuous Tense, and makes 3 errors. Student maybe understands The Present Continuous Tense, and makes 2 errors. Student understands The Present Continuous Tense, but makes 1 error. Student understands The Present Continuous Tense, and can use it without error. Grammar 1 – Below Standards 2 – Approaching Standards 3 – Meets Standards 4 – Above Standards Task: Use complete sentences and Present Continuous Tense to describe a picture
12. Handouts with topics and direction: Topic 1: You need to travel from your home to a place 40 miles (64 kilometers) away. Compare the different kinds of transportation you could use. Tell which method of travel you would choose. Give specific reasons for your choice. Topic 2: Choose one of the following transportation vehicles and explain why you think it has changed people's lives. • Automobiles • Bicycles • Airplanes Direction: Students will have 30 minutes to plan and write the essay. The essay should be between 300-350 words. Students’ score will be given from three parts: content (whether you provide a clear, strong statement of your position on the topic, and whether you provide enough evidence to support your position statement.), vocabulary, and grammar. back
13. back Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content. Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content. Grammar Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or clichés may be present and detract from the meaning. Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair. Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced. Vocabulary There is no position statement. Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence. A position statement is present, but does not make the author's position clear. Includes 2 pieces of evidence that support the position statement. The position statement provides a clear statement of the author's position on the topic. Includes 2 more pieces of evidence that support the position statement. The position statement provides a clear, strong statement of the author's position on the topic. Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence that support the position statement. Content 1 – Below Standards 2 – Approaching Standards 3 – Meets Standards 4 – Above Standards Task: Write a persuasive essay according to a given topic
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