Proficient—8 Good lead but could be altered though the reader still wants to continue A few instances of clutter and/or not enough elaboration, but for the most part flows evenly Paper has structure and organization though lacks unity because of occasional confusing details Author’s voice and personality is evident and effort was clearly put into the piece making piece enjoyable to read Paper uses good word choice and some varied wording Paper has some strong sensory details making it enjoyable to read but there may be too few or not enough details, at times telling rather than showing

Advanced—10 Mechanics Format Paper has a proper heading and centered title, typed @ 12 point font, double spaced with proper margins. Sentence Structure Verb Tense Paper is well written using a variety of simple and complex sentence structures creating a smooth rhythm to the piece Verb tense remains consistent throughout Conventions—spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization Paper is proofread well with only 1 or 2 errors

Question Watch the Video, Castaway with Tom Hanks -- take notes Begin your Synthesis Paper -- see attachment for Dr. Elkins'' video comments Advanced—10 Content Lead Strong lead makes the reader want to find out more Idea Development Length of paper is appropriate and flows smoothly from one idea to the next Organization Paper has excellent structure and is well organized Voice Author’s voice is clearly evident and piece is thoughtful and well-written in a sophisticated and unique style Word Choice Paper uses rich and sophisticated word choice and varied language throughout Sensory Details Paper is rich in sensory details and shows rather than tells creating a vivid picture without overloading the reader Closing The final sentences clinch the piece well leaving the reader completely satisfied