Booklet 1: Section III, Question 1

Choose a time of year and explain how it affects the way you feel.

This writing task is scored for both Topic Development and Conventions (grammar, punctuation, etc.) using two separate rubrics.

Rubric: Topic Development

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10
  • The response is not developed or is developed with irrelevant ideas and information.
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20
  • The response is developed with vague ideas and information; it may contain some irrelevant ideas and information.
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30
  • The response is developed with clear, specific and relevant ideas and information.
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Rubric: Use of Conventions

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10
  • Errors in conventions distract from communication.
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20
  • Errors in conventions do not distract from communication.
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