This document provides rubrics for judging a composition contest, with criteria for ratings of 4 (superior), 3 (excellent), 2 (notable), 1 (participation certificate), and negative evaluation. A rating of 4 reflects exceptional writing skills with few errors, while 3 demonstrates very good skills with some errors. A 2 rating means basic skills with frequent errors, and 1 has numerous grammatical issues. Blank or inappropriate responses receive a negative evaluation. Word count is also considered.
This document provides rubrics for judging a composition contest, with criteria for ratings of 4 (superior), 3 (excellent), 2 (notable), 1 (participation certificate), and negative evaluation. A rating of 4 reflects exceptional writing skills with few errors, while 3 demonstrates very good skills with some errors. A 2 rating means basic skills with frequent errors, and 1 has numerous grammatical issues. Blank or inappropriate responses receive a negative evaluation. Word count is also considered.
This document provides rubrics for judging a composition contest, with criteria for ratings of 4 (superior), 3 (excellent), 2 (notable), 1 (participation certificate), and negative evaluation. A rating of 4 reflects exceptional writing skills with few errors, while 3 demonstrates very good skills with some errors. A 2 rating means basic skills with frequent errors, and 1 has numerous grammatical issues. Blank or inappropriate responses receive a negative evaluation. Word count is also considered.
This document provides rubrics for judging a composition contest, with criteria for ratings of 4 (superior), 3 (excellent), 2 (notable), 1 (participation certificate), and negative evaluation. A rating of 4 reflects exceptional writing skills with few errors, while 3 demonstrates very good skills with some errors. A 2 rating means basic skills with frequent errors, and 1 has numerous grammatical issues. Blank or inappropriate responses receive a negative evaluation. Word count is also considered.
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AATSP GA Composition Contest
Rubrics for Judging:
4. =SUPERIOR (exceptional control):
Demonstrates outstanding skills in written expression, with completely developed sentences. Superior control of syntax and good use of verbs, although a few errors may occur. Rich, precise, idiomatic vocabulary; ease of expression. Very good command of conventions of the written language (orthography, sentence structure and organization of ideas).
3. =EXCELLENT (very good control):
Demonstrates very good command in written expression. Evidence of complex syntax and appropriate use of verbs, although more than a few grammatical errors may occur. Very good control of elementary structures. Considerable breadth of vocabulary. Conventions of the written language are generally correct.
2. =NOTABLE (basic control):
Demonstrates good basic command in written expression. Control of elementary structures and common verb tenses; frequent errors may occur in complex structures. Vocabulary appropriate but limited; occasional second language interference. May have frequent errors in orthography and other conventions of the written language.
1. =PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE ONLY (limited control):
Numerous, pervasive grammatical errors which impede communication. Insufficient vocabulary; extensive verb errors; fragmentary sentence structure; severe orthographic problems; and frequent second language interference.
NEGATIVE EVALUATION: Blank, deliberately off-task answers (obscenity, graffiti), etc.
Please note any occurrence of this problem on the cover sheet of the essay.
Note: Although it is not necessary to do an exact word count, judges should consider the requirements for minimum word content in making their evaluations.