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Assessment - Quick Scale Marking: Grade 7 Writing

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Personal Writing

Aspect	Emerging	Developing	Proficient	Extending
SNAPSHOT	The writing consists of loosely connected ideas; often includes serious errors.	The writing is somewhat general, but completes the basic task; may be flawed by errors.	The writing is clear, with some insight and development.	The writing is expressive, with some sophistication or complexity.
MEANING ideas and information use of detail	purpose or point of view unclear relies on retelling or listing ideas are not developed; information may be misinterpreted	relevant reactions and ideas straightforward and direct uses details and examples; some may be inaccurate	reactions and ideas with some insight may speculate, generalize accurate details, examples; logical explanations	some insight and originality often uses humour or comparisons details, examples, and explanations develop analysis or arguments
STYLE clarity, variety, and impact of language	simple, repetitive language short, simple sentences	some descriptive or expressive language variety of sentence lengths; repeats simple patterns	clear and varied language variety of sentence lengths and patterns	language is varied for effect; some precision flows smoothly; variety of sentence structures
FORM opening organization and sequence conclusion	weak introduction; abrupt conclusion sequence may be confusing	introduction is often effective; middle and end undeveloped “stream of consciousness”	often starts strong, then develops in predictable ways logical sequence and connections	strong opening; well-defined middle and end logical sequence and connections; effective paragraphing
CONVENTIONS complete sentences spelling punctuation grammar (e.g., agreement, verb tense)	frequent errors in simple words and structures no control of sentence structure; often runs on	some errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar that do not interfere with meaning may include some run-on sentences	may include errors in complex language, but these do not interfere with meaning most sentences are correctly constructed	may include occasional errors in complex language, but these do not affect meaning sentences are correctly constructed

Writing to Communicate Ideas and Information - Reports, Articles, and Letters

Aspect	Not Yet Within Expectations	Meets Expectations (Minimal Level)	Fully Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations
SNAPSHOT	The writing consists of loosely connected ideas; often includes serious errors.	The writing is somewhat general but completes the basic task; may include errors.	The writing is clear and detailed; accomplishes the basic purpose.	The writing is clear, complete, and concise; effectively accomplishes the purpose.
MEANING ideas and information use of detail	purpose or focus is not clear may copy or misinterpret information few details; includes irrelevant information	purpose is clear, but focus may wander information generally accurate, but may be poorly integrated some specific examples, details	focused around a clear purpose complete; written in own words specific and relevant examples and details	purposeful, focused accurate; may integrate information from multiple sources specific examples and details make ideas clear
STYLE clarity, variety, and impact of language	simple, repetitive language short, simple sentences	some descriptive or technical language variety of sentence lengths; repeats simple patterns	clear and varied language; may use specialized or technical terms variety of sentence lengths and patterns	precise, clear, varied language; uses specialized or technical terms appropriately flows smoothly; variety of sentence structures
FORM text features opening, ending organization and sequence paragraphs	required text features (e.g., titles, diagrams) omitted or incorrect introduction does not identify the purpose; no conclusion disjointed; poorly organized and sequenced	includes most required text features (e.g., titles, diagrams); may have errors introduction identifies purpose; conclusion is weak logical sequence; connections between sections or paragraphs may be weak	required text features (e.g., titles, diagrams) are clear and correct effective introduction; conclusion is predictable logical sequence; organization is clear	required text features (e.g., titles, diagrams) are complete and effective engaging, purposeful introduction; strong conclusion well organized; provides clear links between sections
CONVENTIONS complete sentences spelling punctuation grammar (e.g., agreement, verb tense) word choice	frequent errors in simple words and structures no control of sentence structure; often includes run-on sentences may be difficult to read	some errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar that do not interfere with meaning may include some run-on sentences legible	may include errors in complex language, but these do not interfere with meaning most sentences are correctly constructed clearly and neatly presented	generally correct; may include occasional errors in complex language, but these do not affect meaning sentences are correctly constructed shows care, pride

Writing to Communicate Ideas and Information - Instructions and Procedures

Aspect	Not Yet Within Expectations	Meets Expectations (Minimal Level)	Fully Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations
SNAPSHOT	The writing consists of loosely connected ideas; often includes serious errors.	The writing is somewhat general but completes basic task; may include errors.	The writing is clear and detailed; accomplishes the basic purpose.	The writing is clear, complete, and concise; effectively accomplishes the purpose.
MEANING ideas and information use of detail	purpose or focus is not clear few details; includes inaccurate or irrelevant information	purpose is clear, but focus may wander some specific, relevant examples and details	focused around a clear purpose specific and relevant examples and details	purposeful, focused specific and accurate examples and details make ideas clear
STYLE clarity, variety, and impact of language	simple, repetitive language	some descriptive or technical language	clear and varied language; may use specialized or technical terms	precise, clear, varied language; uses specialized or technical terms appropriately
FORM format and organization graphics, visual features	may omit titles, headings may be an unsorted list or one paragraph; steps are often omitted or combined diagrams, charts, or sketches may be omitted or inaccurate	titles or headings relate to the purpose logical sequence; may omit or combine some steps diagrams, charts, or sketches may be unclear, incomplete, or contain errors	clear, informative titles and headings complete; logical sequence diagrams, charts, or sketches are complete and labelled	clear, informative titles, headings, subheadings complete, well organized, easy to follow effective diagrams, charts, or sketches clarify and extend information
CONVENTIONS complete sentences spelling punctuation grammar (e.g., agreement, verb tense) word choice	frequent errors in simple words and structures no control of sentence structure; often includes run-on sentences may be difficult to read	some errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar that do not interfere with meaning may include some run-on sentences legible	may include errors in complex language, but these do not interfere with meaning most sentences are correctly constructed clearly and neatly presented	generally correct; may include occasional errors in complex language, but these do not affect meaning sentences are correctly constructed shows care, pride

Literary Writing - Stories

Aspect	Not Yet Within Expectations	Meets Expectations (Minimal Level)	Fully Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations
SNAPSHOT	The story consists of loosely connected ideas; often very brief or flawed by serious errors.	The story is complete and has some detail; quality is often uneven; frequent errors.	The story is complete and has some engaging features.	The story is expressive and has emotional impact in places.
MEANING ideas and information use of detail	often very simple; sometimes illogical few details little sense of audience	predictable; may be closely modelled on another work limited detail some sense of audience	straightforward; some individuality or originality supporting details and description sense of audience	plausible; some originality, creativity, sense of voice “shows” through detail and description clear awareness of audience
STYLE clarity, variety, and impact of language	simple language; may be inappropriate in places simple and compound sentences; often runs on	conversational language, with some variety two or three sentence patterns	language is varied; some sensory detail, figurative language variety of sentences	language is varied; sensory detail and figurative language flows smoothly; variety of sentences
FORM beginning, middle, end sequence setting characters dialogue	series of events without problem or resolution often loses focus; ends abruptly focuses on action; characters are rarely described dialogue is often confusing	beginning, middle, and end series of related events; focus may wander; ending weak characters presented through direct description dialogue may sound unnatural	beginning establishes problem events develop logically to a believable ending characters are described; often stereotypic appropriate dialogue	engaging beginning reveals problem believable events, but often unpredictable; ending may have a twist characters have individuality effective dialogue
CONVENTIONS complete sentences spelling punctuation grammar (e.g., agreement, verb tense) word choice	frequent errors in simple words and structures no control of sentence structure; often runs on may be difficult to read	some errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar that do not interfere with meaning may include some run-on sentences legible	may include errors in complex language, but these do not interfere with meaning most sentences are correctly constructed clearly and neatly presented	may include occasional errors in complex language, but these do not affect meaning sentences are correctly constructed shows care, pride

Literary Writing - Poems

Aspect	Not Yet Within Expectations	Meets Expectations (Minimal Level)	Fully Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations
SNAPSHOT	The work consists of loosely connected ideas that may not resemble a poetic form. The student often needs help.	The poem is usually complete; quality is often uneven, with frequent errors.	The poem is complete and has some engaging features.	The poem is expressive and has emotional impact in places.
MEANING ideas and information use of detail	often very simple; sometimes illogical few details	predictable; may be closely modelled on another work limited detail	straightforward, with some individuality or originality supporting details and description	some originality, creative development uses detail and description to create an impact
STYLE clarity, variety, and impact of language	conversational; may be inappropriate in places	simple, conversational language with some variety	language is varied, with some sensory detail and figurative language	language is varied, with sensory detail and figurative language
FORM poetic form imagery, figurative language	not written in the chosen poetic form little figurative language or imagery	attempts to write in the chosen poetic form some figurative language; may attempt imagery	follows “rules” of the chosen poetic form some figurative language and imagery	follows “rules”; form and meaning well matched figurative language, imagery
CONVENTIONS spelling punctuation grammar (e.g., agreement, verb tense)	frequent errors in simple words and structures may be difficult to read	some errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar that do not interfere with meaning legible	may include errors in complex language, but these do not interfere with meaning clearly and neatly presented	may include occasional errors in complex language, but these do not affect meaning shows care, pride