Diction Analysis Body Paragraph Evaluation

	Inadequate Skill	Developing Skill	Adequate/Consistent Skill	Exemplary Skill
Para. Format 15%	Poor development or absence of multiple elements seriously hinders clarity of paragraph. Organization and/or presence of elements is haphazard or seems random.	Insufficient development or absence of one or more elements harms the clarity or organization of the paragraph. Poor proportion or incorrect order of detail and commentary significantly undermines clarity of analysis.	All paragraph elements are present and ordered correctly, but may be inconsistently developed. Concrete detail may be presented in inconsistent order or inappropriate proportion, but generally these elements function properly in their development of the paragraph.	All paragraph elements are present, thoroughly developed, and in the correct order. Paragraph begins with a topic sentence, alternates between concrete detail and commentary, and uses an effective conclusion. commentary and concrete detail and presented in appropriate proportion
Topic Sentence	Topic sentence is attempted, but fails to meet the three criteria.	One or two  elements of the topic sentence may be absent, though an attempt to establish topic is made.	Topic sentence may be inconsistent or unclear in its development of one of the three elements.	Topic sentence raises the issue to be discussed, establishes its relevance the prompt, and makes a clear analytical claim requiring support.
Evidence	A concrete detail sentence is attempted, but may confuse fact and opinion, repeat ideas from the topic sentence, or lack specific reference to quoted text.	Concrete detail is present, but relevance is not clear. Sentence may use overgeneralized, inaccurate or unclear supporting evidence. Orphaned quotes may be used.	Concrete detail provides evidence, but broad or vague wording may hinder clarity. Evidence is relevant, but relevance may be implied rather than clearly expressed with transitions. Incorporation of quotes may be awkward or repetitive.	Text-based evidence is directly relevant to claim. Transition words or phrases indicate relevance of evidence. Quotes are incorporated into blended sentences. Writer selects most effective, relevant examples of the diction choices
Analysis	Commentary is attempted, but lacks relevance to topic sentence, fails to explain concrete detail, or reveals lack of understanding rather than demonstrating insight.	Commentary addresses topic and concrete detail, but fails to demonstrate one or more of the following:clarity, insight, detail, focus, or transitions. Commentary may be repetitive or vague	Clear, two-part commentary discusses relevance of concrete detail to thesis. However, analysis may be less specific, insightful, detailed, or effectively worded.	Commentary provides an insightful analysis of evidence 1. explaining the meaning / ideas established this word choice and 2. analyzing how this meaning or impact is effective, given the purpose and rhetorical situation of the piece.
Conventions	Significant and repeated conventions errors, inappropriate word choice, and confusing / incomplete / run-on sentences significantly interfere with communication of author's meaning.	Writing demonstrates repeated patterns of incorrect spelling, grammar, or punctuation. Word choice and sentence structure are imprecise, repetitive, awkward, or confusing.	Rare conventions errors do not distract from meaning of passage. Word choice may lack power, variety, or precision, but is generally effective. Sentence may include some awkward constructions, but still clearly communicate ideas	Writing follows conventions for grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Sentence use effective, engaging, precise wording. Sentence structure is varies and avoids awkward or wordy constructions