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.

Idea development

Ideas are undeveloped and do not address the topic.

Main ideas about the prompt are clear, but supporting ideas are vague or nonexistent.

Ideas addressing the prompt are clear, with adequate supporting ideas.

Addresses prompt with effective and thoughtful ideas that are clearly and eloquently expressed.

Vocabulary

Unit vocabulary words are either not used or are used incorrectly.

Limited unit vocabulary is used correctly some of the time.

Unit vocabulary is used correctly most of the time.

Unit vocabulary is used correctly all of the time, with attempts to use advanced vocabulary and constructions.

Grammar

Does not use the studied grammar, or does not use it correctly at all.

Uses studied grammar correctly some of the time.

Uses studied grammar correctly most of the time.

Uses studied grammar correctly all of the time, with attempts to use advanced grammar formations.

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.