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Assessment - Quick Scale Marking: Grade 9 Writing

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Writing Personal Views or Response

Aspect	Emerging	Developing	Proficient	Extending
SNAPSHOT	The writing shows problems in logic, style, and mechanics.	The writing is generally easy to follow and understand, but does not engage the reader.	The writing is clear and analytic; flows smoothly.	The writing is engaging with some sophistication in ideas or language.
MEANING ideas and information use of detail	often very brief; may make unsupported generalizations reasoning is difficult to follow	clear point of view; some relevant ideas some explanation and examples	develops a reasonable point of view with some individuality builds a position through detail, example, explanations	offers an engaging perspective; mature; shows individuality builds a convincing position; may use sophisticated strategies (e.g., irony)
STYLE clarity, variety, and impact of language	basic, general language; sometimes inappropriate sentences are short and simple	conversational, with some attempts to be precise some variety in sentence length and pattern	varies language, sometimes for effect varies sentence structure	varies language to develop subtleties of meaning varies sentence structure for effect
FORM beginning, middle, end organization and sequence transitions	middle and ending may be weak in relation to the beginning simple transitions; some abrupt shifts	effective opening; includes a clear middle and an ending sequence is logical; transitions are appropriate	develops smoothly from effective beginning to a logical conclusion predictable sequence; variety of transitions	develops from engaging introduction to a satisfying ending effective sequence and organization; smooth transitions
CONVENTIONS spelling punctuation sentence structure grammar (e.g., modifiers, agreement, verb tense)	frequent, repeated errors in basic words and structures	some errors, but meaning is clear	may have occasional errors	generally correct

Writing to Communicate Ideas and Information - Essays and Opinions

Aspect	Not Yet Within Expectations	Meets Expectations (Minimal Level)	Fully Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations
SNAPSHOT	The writing is often fragmented; it may be long and rambling or too brief to accomplish the purpose.	The writing presents connected ideas that accomplish the basic purpose or task.	The writing is clear and complete; it accomplishes the purpose or task.	The writing is clear, focused, and fully developed; it accomplishes the purpose and creates desired impact.
MEANING ideas and information use of detail use of sources	purpose is unclear; focus is not sustained examples and details are irrelevant, too general, or simplistic information is incomplete; may be inaccurate	purpose clear; focus may waver some relevant details and examples some accurate information; may be incomplete or poorly integrated	purpose is clear; consistent focus logically developed with relevant details and examples accurate and complete information; well integrated	tightly focused; well defined purpose vivid, relevant details and examples; may show originality accurate and complete information; skillfully integrated
STYLE clarity, variety, and impact of language	language is repetitive and often unclear simple, repetitive sentences	language is clear and varied some variety in sentences	varied language; has some impact; fits purpose varied, complex sentences	precise language chosen for effect sentences are varied to create a particular effect
FORM introduction organization and sequence conclusion	introduction is not engaging; may omit purpose or thesis statement difficult to follow; transitions are weak or missing may end without a logical conclusion	introduction states simple thesis or purpose; attempts to engage reader logical organization; sequence may be ineffective explicit conclusion	introduction clearly states purpose or thesis; engages reader logically organized and sequenced; varies transitions comes to closure; tries to have an impact	introduction catches attention; offers well developed thesis effective sequence and transitions make reasoning clear strong conclusion has an impact
CONVENTIONS spelling punctuation sentence structure grammar	frequent, repeated errors in basic language resembles a rough draft; errors are not corrected	some errors, but meaning is clear some evidence of editing and proofreading	may have occasional errors carefully edited and proofread	may make occasional errors when taking risks effectively edited and proofread

Writing to Communicate Ideas and Information - Reports and Procedures

Aspect	Not Yet Within Expectations	Meets Expectations (Minimal Level)	Fully Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations
SNAPSHOT	The writing is often fragmented; it may be long and rambling or too brief to accomplish the purpose.	The writing presents connected ideas that accomplish the basic purpose or task.	The writing is clear, complete, and accomplishes the purpose or task; it flows smoothly.	The writing is clear and fully developed; it accomplishes the purpose and creates desired impact.
MEANING ideas and information use of detail use of sources	purpose is unclear; focus is not sustained examples and details are not relevant; often too general or simplistic information is incomplete; may be inaccurate	purpose clear; focus may waver some relevant details and examples some accurate information; may be incomplete or poorly integrated	purpose is clear; consistent focus logically developed with relevant details and examples accurate and complete information; well integrated	tightly focused; purpose is well defined vivid and relevant details and examples; may show originality accurate and complete information; skillfully integrated
STYLE clarity, variety, and impact of language	language is repetitive, general, and often unclear simple, repetitive sentences	language is clear and varied; some technical terms some variety in sentences	varied language; fits purpose; uses technical terms appropriately varies sentences appropriately	precise; may use sophisticated technical language effective variety of sentences
FORM text features and graphics organization and sequence	topic and purpose not defined by title, headings graphics often omitted, unclear, mislabelled difficult to follow; information often incomplete may omit conclusion	title, headings define purpose; subheadings may be inconsistent graphics are limited, flawed logically organized; sequence may be confusing in longer works conclusion may be abrupt	title, headings define purpose; subheadings make organization clear graphics are clear and helpful steps or sections are logically sequenced conclusion brings sense of closure	title, headings define purpose; other features make structure and content clear graphics are effective logical sequence and organization effective conclusion
CONVENTIONS spelling punctuation sentence structure grammar	frequent, repeated errors in basic language resembles a rough draft; errors are not corrected	some errors, but meaning is clear some evidence of editing and proofreading	may have occasional errors carefully edited and proofread	may make occasional errors when taking risks effectively edited and proofread

Literary Writing - Narrative

Aspect	Not Yet Within Expectations	Meets Expectations (Minimal Level)	Fully Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations
SNAPSHOT	The story is often confusing because of problems in logic, style, and mechanics.	The story is generally easy to follow and understand, but has little emotional impact.	The story is clear, expressive, and flows smoothly; may have emotional impact in places.	The story is engaging and expressive; creates an emotional impact.
MEANING ideas and information use of detail	often confusing; content may be inappropriate few details; often very brief; parts may be irrelevant	straightforward detail and description tend to be direct and concrete	some originality and creative development effective detail and description	originality and a strong voice some maturity and sophistication
STYLE clarity, variety, and impact of language literary techniques	basic vocabulary; often inappropriate language sentences are simple, repetitive, or flawed	simple vocabulary; some variety; may use simple literary techniques (e.g., simile) varied sentences	appropriate and varied vocabulary; may experiment with literary techniques (e.g., metaphor, irony) effective variety of sentences	precise, vivid vocabulary, including effective use of literary techniques (e.g., metaphor, irony) repertoire of varied sentence styles
FORM opening development ending character dialogue setting	opening is not engaging; ending abrupt or illogical series of related events often focuses on physical qualities of characters may identify setting	opening presents the problem; ending is logical conflict developed through a series of events; may be anticlimactic characters tend to be stereotypic describes some aspects of setting	engaging opening; believable ending develops conflict through believable events; tries to create uncertainty characters are revealed through their words, actions; dialogue seems natural may create mood	engaging opening; ending often has a twist develops conflict and creates uncertainty characters reveal motivations and relationships; dialogue is convincing creates mood
CONVENTIONS spelling punctuation sentence structure grammar	frequent, repeated errors in basic language resembles a rough draft; errors are not corrected	some errors, but meaning is clear some evidence of editing and proofreading	may have occasional errors carefully edited and proofread	may make occasional errors when taking risks effectively edited and proofread

Literary Writing - Poems

Aspect	Not Yet Within Expectations	Meets Expectations (Minimal Level)	Fully Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations
SNAPSHOT	The poem is often confusing because of problems in logic, style, and mechanics.	The poem is generally easy to follow and understand, but has little emotional impact.	The poem is clear, expressive, and flows smoothly; may have emotional impact in places.	The poem is engaging and expressive; creates an emotional impact.
MEANING ideas and information use of detail	often confusing; content may be inappropriate few details; often very brief; parts may be irrelevant	straight-forward detail and description tend to be direct and concrete	some originality and creative development effective detail and description	originality and a strong voice some maturity and sophistication
STYLE clarity, variety, impact of language literary techniques	basic vocabulary; often inappropriate; no effective use of literary techniques (e.g., simile)	simple vocabulary; some variety; uses simple literary techniques (e.g., simile)	appropriate and varied vocabulary; experiments with literary techniques (e.g., metaphor, irony)	precise, vivid vocabulary; uses literary techniques effectively (e.g., metaphor, irony)
FORM poetic form imagery, figurative language	does not follow basic rules of the chosen poetic form few attempts at figurative language or imagery	tries to follow rules of the chosen poetic form; may be inconsistent some figurative language and imagery (often predictable)	follows rules of the chosen poetic form; may be somewhat contrived some figurative language, imagery	uses the chosen poetic form skillfully to create an effect figurative language and imagery show some sophistication
CONVENTIONS spelling grammar (e.g., modifiers, agreement)	frequent, repeated errors in basic language resembles a rough draft; errors are not corrected	some errors, but meaning is clear some evidence of editing and proofreading	may have occasional errors carefully edited and proofread	may make occasional errors when taking risks effectively edited and proofread