Curric.

Criteria
Knowledge
Knowledge of selected Olympian

Level 4
My information demonstrates thorough knowledge and wellrounded material about the selected Olympian

Level 3
My information demonstrates accurate and detailed knowledge of my chosen topic

Level 2
My information demonstrates some knowledge of my topic. I need to take the time to add more detail when researching.

Level 1
My information demonstrates only limited knowledge of my topic. I need to take the time to add a lot more detail when researching.

Level R
My information demonstrates very limited/no knowledge of my topic. I need to put more effort into my research about my selected Olympian.

RLS 1.3

Thinking

W 2.1

Quality of Information

My topic sentence is sophisticatedly and clearly worded. My examples are well-chosen and well-supported. Therefore, my Olympian paragraph is very informative!

My topic sentence is clearly worded. My examples are good, but maybe need more detail. Therefore, my Olympian paragraph is pretty informative.

My topic sentence lacks sophistication or clarity. My examples are good, but lack detail. Therefore, my Olympian paragraph is somewhat informative.

My topic sentence lacks sophistication and/or clarity. My examples need revision. My information lacks detail. Therefore my opinion piece is limited in its ability to inform.

My thesis, reasons and examples lack depth, logic and clarity. My opinion piece is not persuasive.

W 3.1 3.3 3.4 W 2.2 2.3

Communication Spelling, grammar and punctuation.

My writing has no or very minor errors. I did excellent editing and proofreading.

My writing has some minor errors. I did well with editing and proofreading.

My writing has several minor errors. I need to spend more time editing and proofreading.

My writing has many serious errors that interfere with understanding. I need to edit and proofread thoroughly. Often the words I use and the way I phrase ideas interferes with understanding what I mean.

My writing has excessive errors. I need to use editing strategies more carefully.

Clarity of writing (diction, phrasing)

I use the correct words. I phrase my ideas properly. Therefore I have achieved clarity in my writing.

I mostly use the correct words. I have a few awkward phrases. Therefore my writing is mostly clear.

Sometimes the words I use or the way I phrase ideas interferes with being able to understand what I mean.

I have a lot of errors with word choice and a lot of awkward phrasing. The words and/or descriptions may not be my own. My paper is not organized like an essay. I need to review!

W 1.4

Application Use of paragraph structure

Use of paragraphs structure is detailed and sophisticated.

Use of paragraphs structure is accurate and detailed.

My essay structure is somewhat accurate. An error or two.

I made several errors with my essay structure. I need to review!