Focus and Purpose ... x 4 Ideas and Development ... x 5 Organization x4 Sentence Structure and Grammar (Present, Past, and Perfect Tenses) ... x 4 Vocabulary ... x 3 5 Full development of a clear purposes to the topics chosen, answers correctly what the instruction asks Consistent evidence with originality and depth; all ideas work together as a unified whole, main points are sufficiently supported with reasons Organization of the topic is sequential and appropriate to the assignment, indentation and paragraphs are well developed; ideas and explanation linked with smooth and effective transition. Each sentence is structured effectively, powerfully; rich, well-chosen sentence styles and length. Evidence of using present, past, and perfect tenses. Exceptional vocabulary range, accuracy, and correct and effective word usage. Competent and well- developed purposes, shows adequate understanding of the topic Ideas supported sufficiently; support is sound, valid, and logical Competent organization, without sophistication. Competent paragraph structure but, lacking in effective transition between ideas. Effective and varied sentences; errors (If any) due to lack of careful proofreading; syntax errors (if any) reflect uses as colloquialism. Evidence of using present, past, and perfect tenses. Good vocabulary range and accuracy of usage Mostly intelligible purposes, unclear objective. Main points and ideas are only indirectly supported with reasoning; support isn't sufficient or specific but, is loosely relevant to main points. Limited attempts to organize around the objective of the essay; ideas are mostly stand-alone, with weak or illogical reasoning. Formulaic and tedious sentence patterns; show some errors in sentence construction; some non- standard syntax usage. Evidence of using either present and past tenses, present and perfect tenses, or past and perfect tenses. Ordinary vocabulary range, most accurate; some vernacular terms are there. Mostly simplistic essay, signs of confusion, little and no sense of purpose that control the topic. Insufficient ideas development, irrelevant response to the task given Attempt to organization is there, although it was unsuccessful. Paragraphs were simple, disconnected and formulaic. No evident transition or planned sequence. Sentences show errors of structure; little or no variety; no grasp of sentence flow. Uses only either present tense or past tense without perfect tenses. Errors of diction and usage, while evident, do not interfere with readability. Ideas are limited showing sign of confusion, Complete confusion about the topic or inability to grasp the idea of the task; misunderstanding on the lack of purpose. prompt. Lack of support for main ideas, and/or illogical development of the essay. Organization is confusing and disjointed; paragraph structure is weak, transitions are missing and inappropriate. Frequent errors of sentence structure. Uses only either present tense or past tense without perfect tenses. Extremely limited vocabulary coverage; word choices lack grasp of diction; usage is inaccurate. Clear absence of support for the essay. Paragraph structure does not exist, the essay is more like a single rambling sentences or series of isolated sentences. Contains multiple and serious errors of sentence structure. Unable to write sentence. No evidence of using the right present, past and perfect tenses. Diction and syntax make communication meaningless or very confusing.