Student Name: _______________________ Period: _____ Grade: _____/30 + _____/70 = _____

English 9 Embedded Assessment 5.2 Final Exam

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Process Score (30%) Score: _____/30

Scoring Exemplary Proficient Emerging Incomplete

Criteria A+ (30) B+ (26) C+ (23) D+ (20)
A (29-28) B (25) C (22) D (19)
A- (27) B- (24) C- (21) F (18-0)

Annotations ● Student thoroughly
(10%) annotated the text using
both descriptive markers
and relevant, thoughtful
marginal notes.
● Student sufficiently ● Student attempted to ● Student does not
annotated the text using annotate the text using annotate the text.
markers and relevant markers and/or marginal
marginal notes. notes.

Outline ● Major points clearly and
(Custom or effectively sync with all
SB) ideas included in the
(10%) claim.
● Each major point has a
wealth of
details/examples to
support the claim.
● Supporting
examples/details are
clear, sophisticated, and
insightfully chosen; reveal
in-depth understanding of
the topic.
● All major points relate ● Most major points relate ● Outline does not include
directly to the claim. to the claim. enough major points to
● Each major point has ● Most major points have prove the claim.
enough enough ● The main points do not
examples/details to examples/details to match the claim.
support it. support them. ● Outline does not include
● All examples/details are ● Most examples/details supporting information for
directly related to the are clearly related to the major points.
major point they support; major point they support; ● Writer seems to not
reveal a solid demonstrate only a understand the topic.
understanding of the basic understanding of
topic. the topic.

SpringBoard ● Student has completed all ● Student has completed ● Student has completed ● Student has completed
Pre-writing required SB pre-writing most required SB pre- some required SB pre- few or no required SB
Activities activities. writing activities. writing activities. pre-writing activities.
(10%)

Content Score (70%) Score: _____/70

Scoring Exemplary
Criteria A+ (70-68)
A (67-66)
A- (65-63)
Ideas The argument
(25%) ● skillfully presents a claim
and provides appropriate
background for the issue
● synthesizes evidence from
the full required number of
sources that strongly
support the claim
● summarizes and refutes
counterclaims with
relevant reasoning and
clear evidence
● concludes by clearly
summarizing the main
points and reinforcing the
claim.
Structure The argument
(25%) ● follows a clear structure
with a logical progression
of ideas that connect the
essential elements of
hook, claim,
evidence,counterclaim,
and conclusion
● links main points with
effective transitions that
establish coherence.
Use of The argument
Language ● uses a formal style and
(20%) tone appropriate to
audience and purpose
● smoothly integrates and
cites textual evidence from
multiple sources
● shows excellent command
of Standard English.
Proficient Emerging
B+ (62-61) C+ (55-54)
B (60-59) C (53-52)
B- (58-56) C- (51-49)
The argument The argument
● supports a claim that is ● states a thesis but does
clearly presented with not adequately explain the
appropriate background issue or provide
details background details
● synthesizes evidence from ● attempts to synthesize
most required number of evidence from some
sources to support the required number of
claim sources to support the
● develops claims and claim
counterclaims fairly and ● develops some
uses valid reasoning, counterclaims, but
relevant and sufficient reasoning may not be
evidence, and a variety of completely relevant or
rhetorical appeals sufficient for the evidence
● concludes by revisiting the cited
main points and ● concludes by listing the
reinforcing the claim. main points of the thesis.
The argument The argument
● establishes clear ● demonstrates an awkward
relationships between the progression of ideas, but
essential elements of the reader can understand
hook, claim, evidence, them
counterclaims, and ● uses some elements of
conclusion/call to action hook, claim, evidence, and
● uses transitions to link the conclusion
major sections of the ● spends too much time on
essay and create some irrelevant details
coherence. and uses few transitions.
The argument The argument
● uses a formal style and ● mixes informal and formal
tone appropriate to the writing styles
audience and purpose ● cites some textual
● correctly cites textual evidence but citations may
evidence from at least be missing or inaccurate
three sources ● includes some incorrect
● follows conventions of capitalization, punctuation,
Standard English. spelling, grammar, or
usage.
Incomplete
D+ (48-47)
D (46)
F (45-0)
The argument
● states a vague or unclear
thesis and does not
explain the issue or
provide background
details
● contains no synthesis of
evidence from required
sources to support the
claim
● may not develop
counterclaims, and
reasoning may not be
relevant or sufficient for
the evidence cited
● concludes without
restating the main points
of the thesis.
The argument
● does not follow a logical
organization
● includes some details and
elements of an argument,
but the writing lacks clear
direction and uses no
transitions to help readers
follow the line of thought.
The argument
● uses mostly informal
writing style
● uses some textual
evidence but does not
include citations
● includes incorrect
capitalization, punctuation,
spelling, grammar, or
usage that interfere with
meaning.