Composition Evaluation Form
Below you will find a list of the characteristics of
of good writing. I will grade your paragraph using
these ten characteristics. I grade each
characteristic using the following
scale:
10=perfect; gave me
goose bumps
9=outstanding; little room for
improvement
8=good, solid effort; contains one
error or flaw
7=getting there; contains two
errors or flaws
6=needs work; contains three
errors or flaws
0=contains more than three flaws;
do not pass go; do not collect
$200
Your paragraph will be evaluated
three times before you turn it in: once by you, once
by a classmate, and once by me. This packet contains
three identical evaluation forms. Use the first to
evaluate your own paragraph. Read each
characteristic and honestly rate each according to
how well you think you have completed the
requirement. You should give the second form to a
classmate, and he or she should read your paragraph
and
evaluate your writing. Finally, you should schedule
a writing conference with me, and I will fill out the
third form. You will then be aware of your
paragraph's weaker points and be ready to correct
them for your final, perfect draft.
1.
The paragraph contains a well-limited topic
sentence.
2. The paragraph contains one 2nd
power sentence.
3. An example (3rd power)
follows the first 2nd power sentence.
4. The
paragraph contains a second 2nd power
sentence.
5. A example (3rd power) follows
the second 2nd power sentence.
6. Both third
power sentences are specific
examples.
7. All 2nd and 3rd power sentences
directly relate to the topic sentence.
8. All
sentences are complete.
9. Commas for items
in a series and between two independent clauses
joined by a conjunction are used
correctly.
10. The paragraph contains no
spelling errors.
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