| EXCELLENT: The response is an effective and well-developed essay that fulfills the writing purpose. Has relevant and complete support and elaboration to develop ideas Uses an effective organizational strategy that is consistent with the purpose Maintains a distinctive and consistent voice and tone Effectively utilizes explicit proof from both works often Uses clear and consistent word choice Demonstrates attention to audience's understanding and interest Has no errors in usage or conventions that interfere with meaning GOOD: The response is a complete essay that addresses the writing purpose Has adequate support and elaboration, which may be uneven Uses an organizational structure that supports the writing purpose Effectively provides explicit proof from both works on a regular basis Demonstrates an awareness of audience's understanding and interest Has few, if any, errors in usage and conventions that interfere with meaning FAIR: The response is an incomplete or oversimplified essay that attempts to address the writing purpose Has incomplete or unclear support and elaboration for development of ideas Attempts to use an organizational structure Utilizes proof from one or both works infrequently and inefficiently Demonstrates little awareness of audience's understanding and interest May have errors in usage and conventions that interfere with meaning POOR: The response provides evidence the writer has seen the assignment and is attempting to respond to it Has minimal or no support or elaboration Uses no organizational structure, or may be too brief to demonstrate an organizational structure Does not provide proof from both works Awareness of audience is not apparent May have errors in usage and conventions that interfere with meaning |
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