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1 SCO 1: justify understanding of an idea, issue, or through effective communication Verbal/ Non-Verbal Communication Volume, pace, clarity and expression are inappropriate Tone of voice fails to engage audience Uses body language and gesture ineffective Volume, pace, clarity and expression are appropriate Tone of voice occasionally engages the audience Uses body language and gesture with some effectiveness Volume, pace, clarity and expression are effective Tone of voice consistently engages the audience Uses body language and gesture effectively to support presentation Volume, pace, clarity, and expression enhance delivery/ message Tone of voice captivates the audience Uses body language and gesture skillfully to enhance presentation Active Listening: Questioning Asks limited questions Asks superficial questions to extend understanding Asks ful questions to extend understanding Asks insightful questions to extend understanding Active Listening: Responding Provides limited and/or inappropriate response to complex questions Provides superficial response to complex questions Provides thoughtful response to complex questions Provides insightful response to complex questions Provides limited details to support point of view Provides superficial details to support point of view Provides specific details to support point of view Provides specific, thoughtful details to support point of view SCO 2: generate a defense while engaging in formal conversation Verbal /Non- Verbal Communication Volume, pace, clarity, and expression are inappropriate Tone of voice fails to engage audience Uses body language and gesture ineffectively Volume, pace, clarity, and expression are appropriate Tone of voice occasionally engages the audience Uses body language and gesture with some effectiveness Volume, pace, clarity, and expression are effective Tone of voice consistently engages the audience Uses body language and gesture effectively to support presentation Volume, pace, clarity, and expression enhance delivery/message Tone of voice captivates the audience Uses body language and gesture skillfully to enhance presentation Organization May have attempted to organize arguments; purpose is blurred Appropriately organizes arguments; purpose is somewhat clear Effectively organizes arguments; purpose is clear Insightfully organizes arguments to enhance purpose Arguments Uses unconvincing language and details to attempt to persuade the audience Uses obvious language and details to attempt to persuade the audience Uses convincing language and details to persuade the audience Uses compelling language and details to persuade the audience Critique and Response Attempts to critique opposing viewpoints using limited or irrelevant examples for support Critiques opposing viewpoints using simplistic examples for support Effectively critiques opposing viewpoints using convincing examples for support Insightfully critiques opposing viewpoints using compelling examples for support Provides limited response to challenging questions Provides superficial response to challenging questions Provides thoughtful response to a wide range of challenging questions Provides insightful response to a wide range of challenging questions

2 SCO 3: critically evaluate their own and others oral Evaluate Limited evaluation of to identify strengths and areas for improvement Simplistic evaluation to identify strengths and areas for improvement Thoughtful evaluation to identify strengths and areas for improvement Insightful evaluation to identify strengths and areas for improvement Provides limited details to justify evaluation Provides superficial details to justify evaluation Provides specific details to justify evaluation Provides specific, thoughtful details to justify evaluation SCO 4: evaluate purpose,, and characteristics of a wide variety of complex s Narrative (Fiction/Non-Fiction/Drama) Purpose/Theme (Make comments about connections to the, to self, to world) about the about the Narrative Structure (sentence length and complexity, word choice, dialogue, graphics) author s use of narrative Makes simplistic author s use of narrative author s use of narrative Makes insightful author s use of narrative Characteristics (setting, conflict, plot, characterization, point of view) author s use of comments Attempts to support ideas with limited s ideas with basic Effectively supports ideas with relevant Insightfully supports ideas with significant and diverse

3 SCO 4: evaluate purpose,, and characteristics of a wide variety of complex s Poetry/Lyrics Purpose/Theme (Make connections to, to self, to world) comments about the about the about the Structure (line length, line breaks, rhyme,, white space and stanzas) Characteristics (point of view, tone, mood, voice, con) poet s use of comments comments comments Attempts to support ideas with limited s ideas with basic Effectively supports ideas with relevant Insightfully supports ideas with significant and diverse SCO 4: evaluate purpose,, and characteristics of a wide variety of complex s Non Fiction (expository, persuasive, transactional) Purpose/Theme (Make connections to, to self, to world) comments about the about the Makes insightful Structure (sentence length and complexity, word choice, features, organizational )* author s use of comments Makes insightful author s use of Characteristics (Thesis, argument/ explanation, supporting details, point of view) author s use of characteristics to affect and message Makes insightful author s use of characteristics author s use of to affect and message Attempts to support ideas with limited s ideas with basic Effectively supports ideas with relevant Insightfully supports ideas with significant and diverse

4 SCO 4: evaluate purpose,, and characteristics of a wide variety of complex s Visual/Multimedia Text Purpose/Theme (Make connections to, to self, to world) comments about the about the about the Structure (arrangement and design)* comments about how affects the overall viewing experience about how affects the overall viewing experience comments about how affects the overall viewing experience about how affects the overall viewing experience Characteristics (Tone, mood, point of view, con) author s use of author s use of Attempts to support ideas with limited s ideas with basic Effectively supports ideas with relevant Insightfully supports ideas with significant and diverse SCO 4: evaluate purpose,, and characteristics of a wide variety of complex s Multi - Genre Study Issue/Theme/ Question Makes ineffective or limited comments about the issue/theme/ question about the issue/ theme/question comments about the issue/ theme/question about the issue/ theme/question Structure/ Characteristics Makes ineffective way the genre impacts the issue/theme/ question about the way the genre impacts the issue/theme/ question comments about the way the genre impacts the issue/theme/ question about the way the genre impacts the issue/theme/ question Personal Connections Makes limited personal connections to each Makes simplistic personal connections to each Makes thoughtful personal connections to each Makes profound personal connections to each May or may not explain why each piece was selected Explains why each piece was selected Convincingly explains why each piece was selected Insightfully explains why each piece was selected Textual Connections Makes limited connections among s Makes simplistic connections among s Makes thoughtful connections among s Makes profound connections among s Attempts to support ideas with limited s ideas with basic Effectively supports ideas with relevant Insightfully supports ideas with significant and diverse

5 SCO 5: evaluate the effectiveness of literary devices within literature, media, and various forms of representing Identification of Literary Devices Does not identify literary devices accurately Occasionally identifies literary devices accurately Frequently identifies literary devices accurately Consistently identifies literary devices accurately Effectiveness of Literary Devices judgments about the effectiveness of literary devices within a particular Makes simplistic judgments about the effectiveness of literary devices within a particular Makes thoughtful judgments about the effectiveness of literary devices within a particular Makes insightful judgments about the effectiveness of literary devices within a particular Attempts to support judgments with limited s judgments with basic Effectively supports judgments with relevant Insightfully supports judgments with significant and diverse SCO 6: evaluate how ideologies are portrayed in a variety of s Ideologies Makes ineffective or limited comments about the way ideologies are represented in a about the way ideologies are represented in a comments about the way identity and culture are represented in a about the way ideologies are represented in a Author s Credibility (in portrayal of ideologies) Makes ineffective or limited comments about author s credibility about author s credibility comments about author s credibility about author s credibility Attempts to support ideas with limited s ideas with basic Effectively supports ideas with relevant Insightfully supports ideas with significant and diverse

6 SCO 7: integrate properly cited information from a wide variety of sophisticated and reliable sources Selection of Reliable Sources (e.g., research database, primary sources, internet search, academic articles) Synthesis Ineffectively selects sources Evaluates and selects some reliable sources Ineffectively integrates information from s Integrates information from s with some effectiveness Effectively evaluates and selects a wide variety of reliable sources Effectively integrates information from s Insightfully evaluates and selects a wide variety of reliable sources Insightfully integrates information from s Direct and Indirect Quotations Ineffectively supports purpose Superficially supports purpose with some quotation, summary, and/or paraphrase Effectively supports purpose with quotation, summary, and paraphrase Insightfully supports purpose with a variety of quotation, summary, and paraphrase Citation Little to no information correctly cited Some information correctly cited through in- citations and works cited list Most information correctly cited through in- citations and works cited list All information correctly cited through in- citations and works cited list

7 SCO 8: construct a range of complex s for a variety of audiences and purposes Poetry/Lyrics Ideas Ideas are undeveloped The purpose is unclear Ideas are simplistically communicated The purpose can be understood Ideas are effectively communicated The purpose is clear Ideas are insightfully communicated The purpose is clear and insightful Organization Limited of intentional choices made regarding line length, line breaks, white spaces, stanzas, etc. Some of intentional choices made regarding line length, line breaks, white spaces, stanzas, etc. Evidence of effective choices made regarding line length, line breaks, white spaces, stanzas, etc. Evidence of insightful choices made regarding line length, line breaks, white spaces, stanzas, etc. Voice Feelings of the author may not be evident Feelings of the author are evident throughout some of the piece Feelings of the author are evident throughout most of the piece Feelings of the author are evident throughout the entire piece Limited of voice; does not evoke emotion Inconsistent voice; may or may not evoke emotion Usually compelling voice; evokes emotion Consistently compelling voice; evokes strong emotion Word Choice Poetic devices and/or sensory details are not evident Word choice may be imprecise, confusing, or inappropriate Poetic devices and/or sensory details if used, may not support the overall intention of the poem Word choice may be awkward, or ordinary Poetic devices and/or sensory details if used, are used consistently and support the overall intention of the poem Word choice is clear and effective Poetic devices and sensory details if used, are used consistently and effectively and enhance the overall intention of the poem Word choice is vivid and precise Fluency Lack of flow and Inconsistent flow and Effective flow and Exceptional flow and Arrangement of words is not purposeful and may be ineffective or confusing Arrangement of words is sometimes purposeful, but may or may not be effective Arrangement of words is mostly purposeful and effective Arrangement of words is purposeful and compelling Conventions Makes few intentional choices with limited effectiveness Numerous errors interfere with Makes some intentional choices; may or may not be effective Unintentional errors may interfere with Makes intentional and effective choices Minor errors may exist, but don t interfere with Makes intentional and insightful choices Exceptionally few errors based on complexity of

8 SCO 8: construct a range of complex s for a variety of audiences and purposes Persuasive Ideas Stance is undeveloped Ideas are unsupported by details or the details are inappropriate Stance is supported by simplistic ideas Ideas are supported by simple details Stance is supported by effective ideas Ideas are effectively supported by mostly specific details Stance is supported by rich and detailed ideas Ideas are consistently supported by specific and appropriate details Organization Paragraphs are underdeveloped or absent Transitions are lacking Introduction and/or conclusion are missing and/or inappropriate Paragraphs are present but may be awkward or weak Transitions are weak Functional introduction and/or conclusion Developed paragraphs Effective transitions connect ideas and supporting details Effective introduction and conclusion Well-developed paragraphs Fluid transitions connect ideas and supporting details to enhance organization Engaging introduction and insightful conclusion Voice Voice is mechanical; reader is not engaged Somewhat convincing voice; engagement is not consistent Engaging and convincing voice Consistently engaging, lively, and compelling voice; inspires action Word Choice Diction is imprecise and/ or inadequate; writing contains confusing, immature, and/or inappropriate Diction is simplistic but conventional; writing may contain awkward, mundane, or repetitive Diction is usually clear and effective; writing is made competent by functional Diction is consistently clear, vivid, and precise; writing is energized by powerful Ineffective or limited use of literary/rhetorical devices to persuade Simplistic use of literary/rhetorical devices to persuade Effective use of literary/ rhetorical devices to persuade Insightful use of literary/ rhetorical devices to persuade Sentence Fluency Lack of flow and Simple sentence s; little to no attempt at complex s Inconsistent flow and Basic control of simple sentence s; attempts at more complex s may be awkward Effective flow and sentence s; some variation in sentence length and Exceptional flow and Skillful control of complex sentence s; extensive variety of sentence length and Conventions Limited control of Adequate control of Consistent and confident control of Numerous errors interfere with Errors may interfere with Minor errors may exist, but don t interfere with Exceptionally few errors based on complexity of

9 SCO 8: construct a range of complex s for a variety of audiences and purposes Expository, Transactional Ideas Writing is undeveloped Ideas are unsupported by details or the details are inappropriate The purpose is not achieved Writing is supported by simplistic ideas Ideas are supported by simple details; however, the purpose can be understood Writing is supported by effective ideas Ideas are effectively supported by mostly specific details The purpose is clear Writing is supported by rich and detailed ideas Ideas are consistently supported by specific and appropriate details The purpose is clear and insightful Organization Paragraphs are underdeveloped or absent Transitions are lacking Paragraphs are present but may be awkward or weak Transitions are weak Developed paragraphs Effective transitions connect ideas and supporting details Well-developed paragraphs Fluid transitions connect ideas and supporting details to enhance organization Introduction and/or conclusion are missing and/or inappropriate Functional introduction and/or conclusion Effective introduction and conclusion Engaging introduction and insightful conclusion Voice Voice is mechanical; reader interest is not achieved Voice is established, but may not consistently maintain reader interest Engaging voice; maintains reader interest Consistently engaging, lively, and compelling voice; inspires further reading Word Choice Diction is imprecise and/or inadequate; writing contains confusing, immature, and/or inappropriate Diction is simplistic but conventional; writing may contain awkward, mundane, or repetitive Diction is usually clear and effective; writing is made competent by functional Diction is consistently clear, vivid, and precise; writing is energized by powerful Sentence Fluency Lack of flow and Simple sentence s; little to no attempt at complex s Inconsistent flow and Basic control of simple sentence s; attempts at more complex s may be awkward Effective flow and sentence s; some variation in sentence length and Exceptional flow and Skillful control of complex sentence s; extensive variety of sentence length and Conventions Limited control of Adequate control of Consistent and confident control of Numerous errors interfere with Errors may interfere with Minor errors may exist, but don t interfere with Exceptionally few errors based on complexity of

10 SCO 8: construct a range of complex s for a variety of audiences and purposes Narrative Ideas Writing is undeveloped Writing is supported by simplistic details Writing is supported by effective details Writing is supported by rich details Writing lacks clarity and focus Writing is somewhat clear, but may lose focus Writing is mostly clear, focused, and interesting Writing is exceptionally clear, focused and engaging Organization No clear organizational Organizational partially supports the central idea or theme Organizational supports the central idea or theme Organizational enhances the central idea or theme Ineffective lead; lack of sequencing, and/or no clear resolution Straightforward lead; simplistic sequencing and resolution Interesting lead; effective and logical sequencing, purposeful resolution Engaging lead; skillful sequencing, and impactful, purposeful resolution Voice Voice is mechanical; reader interest is not achieved Voice is established, but may not consistently maintain reader interest Engaging voice; maintains reader interest Consistently engaging, lively, and compelling voice; inspires further reading Word Choice Diction is imprecise and/or inadequate; writing contains confusing, immature, and/or inappropriate word choices Diction is simplistic but conventional; writing may contain awkward, mundane, or repetitive Diction is usually clear and effective; writing is made competent by functional Diction is consistently clear, vivid, and precise; writing is energized by powerful Sentence Fluency Lack of flow and Inconsistent flow and Effective flow and Exceptional flow and Simple sentence s; little to no attempt at complex s Basic control of simple sentence s; attempts at more complex s may be awkward sentence s; some variation in sentence length and Skillful control of complex sentence s; extensive variety of sentence length and Conventions Limited control of Adequate control of Consistent and confident control of Numerous errors interfere with Errors may interfere with Minor errors may exist, but don t interfere with Exceptionally few errors based on complexity of

11 SCO 8: construct a range of complex s for a variety of audiences and purposes Creative Multi -Genre Collection Reflections Makes limited personal connections to each genre Makes simplistic personal connections to each genre Makes thoughtful personal connections to each genre Makes insightful personal connections to each genre May or may not explain why each genre was selected and how they are connected Explains why each genre was selected and how they are connected Convincingly explains why Insightfully explains why each genre was selected and each genre was selected and how they are connected how they are connected Ideas Ideas are undeveloped Ideas are supported by simplistic details Ideas are supported by effective details Ideas are supported by rich details Writing lacks clarity and focus Writing is somewhat clear, but may lose focus Writing is mostly clear, focused, and interesting Writing is exceptionally clear, focused and engaging Organizational Structure No clear organizational Organizational partially supports the central idea or theme Organizational supports the central idea or theme Organizational enhances the central idea or theme Ineffective use of design, Simplistic use of design, techniques, and/or materials techniques and/or materials Thoughtful use of design, Insightful use of design, techniques and/ or materials techniques and/or materials Voice Voice is mechanical; reader interest is not achieved Voice is established, but may not consistently maintain reader interest Engaging voice; maintains reader interest Consistently engaging, lively, and compelling voice; inspires further reading Word Choice Diction is imprecise and/ or inadequate; writing contains confusing, immature, and/or Inappropriate Diction is simplistic but conventional; writing may contain awkward, mundane, or repetitive Diction is usually clear and effective; writing is made competent by functional Diction is consistently clear, vivid, and precise; writing is energized by powerful Sentence Fluency Lack of flow and Inconsistent flow and Effective flow and Exceptional flow and Simple sentence s; little to no attempt at complex s Basic control of simple sentence s; attempts at more complex s may be awkward sentence Skillful control of complex s; some variation in sentence s; sentence length and extensive variety of sentence length and Conventions Limited control of Adequate control of Consistent and confident control of Numerous errors interfere with Errors may interfere with Minor errors may exist, but don t interfere with Exceptionally few errors based on complexity of

12 SCO 8: construct a range of complex s for a variety of audiences and purposes Visual Representation Ideas Ideas are undeveloped Ideas are simplistically represented Ideas are effectively represented Ideas are insightfully represented The purpose is unclear The purpose can be understood The purpose is clear The purpose is clear and insightful Structure Ineffective use of design, Simplistic use of design, techniques, and/or materials techniques and/or materials Thoughtful use of design, Insightful use of design, techniques and/ or materials techniques and/or materials Fluency Visual is not cohesive; elements do not contribute to creation of a unified piece Visual is somewhat cohesive; all elements may not contribute to creation of a unified piece Visual is mostly cohesive; all elements contribute to creation of a unified piece Visual is cohesive; all elements skillfully contribute to creation of a unified piece SCO 9: provide specific critical feedback on self, peer, and/or modelled using success criteria Critical Feedback Provides minimal or nonspecific feedback Provides superficial feedback with some focus on specific assessment criteria Provides effective feedback focused on specific assessment criteria Provides insightful feedback focused on specific assessment criteria SCO 10: enhance personal based on self, peer, and/or teacher critical feedback Enhance Text Limited or irrelevant revisions based on self, peer, and/or teacher critical feedback Simplistic revisions based on self, peer, and/or teacher critical feedback Thoughtful revisions based on self, peer, and/or teacher critical feedback Insightful revisions based on self, peer, and/or teacher critical feedback Justify Choices Provides limited justification of feedback that was used and/or discarded. Provides simplistic justification of feedback that was used and/or discarded. Provides thoughtful justification of feedback that was used and/or discarded. Provides and insightful justification of feedback that was used and/or discarded.

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