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Purpose

My writing tells a clear story and contains necessary details to complete all parts of the story.

My writing tells a story but may be missing some information. 

My writing may tell part of a story, but is missing crucial information.

My writing has no clear purpose.

Scope

My topic is narrow enough to be thoroughly covered.

The topic is narrow enough to be covered.

The topic is clear but too broad to be covered adequately.

My topic is unclear.

Audience

My writing is appropriate for my audience.

My writing is mostly appropriate for my audience.

My writing is mostly inappropriate for my audience.

My writing is not appropriate for my audience.

Evidence

My story is supported with details, examples, quotes, and imagery.

My story is supported with some details, examples, quotes, and imagery.

My story needs more details, examples, quotes, and imagery.

My story is not supported with details.

Organization

My story is clearly organized and makes sense from start to finish.

My story is organized, but needs some clarity to make sense.

My story has little clarity.

My story has no clarity.