0—Does not meet requirements at all

1—Meets some of the requirements some of the time

2—Meets most of the requirements most of the time

3—Outstanding; meets all requirements all of the time.

Content and format

Ideas are undeveloped; format not followed.

Main ideas are developed; format followed some of the time.

Main and supporting ideas are developed; format followed most of the time.

Main and supporting ideas well-developed; format followed completely.

Vocabulary

Appropriate vocabulary not used.

Vocabulary is used correctly some of the time.

Vocabulary is used correctly most of the time.

Vocabulary is used correctly all of the time.

Grammar

Grammar used incorrectly, impedes comprehension constantly.

Grammar used correctly some of the time.

Grammar used correctly most of the time.

Grammar used correctly all of the time.

Spelling

Serious spelling or accent errors in most words.

Several errors involving letters and/or accents.

Minor errors involving letters and/or accents.

No errors.