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Introduction

The introduction is inviting.

The introduction is somewhat inviting to the reader

The introduction is not particularly inviting

An introduction was attempted

Sequencing and Organization

Events are placed in a logical order.  Similar ideas are grouped into paragraphs. Transitions used effectively.

Ideas, events and facts are in a sensible order, but more attention to paragraphing is needed. Transitions used occasionally..

Some ideas, events, and facts are scattered, and this makes the writing hard to follow. Transitions attempted..

Many ideas, events, or facts are scattered.  There is little sense of organization. Transitions absent.

Grammar, Spelling, formatting and file management

No spelling or grammar errors.  All formatting/saving directions followed.

A few errors in spelling, grammar, or formatting.  Some assistance was needed to save the document properly.

4-10 errors in spelling, grammar, or formatting. A great deal of assistance was needed to save the document properly.

Errors so numerous that the reader is distracted from the content. Document saved improperly or not at all.

Length and content

Entry is long enough to give the reader a good idea of your school memories, hopes, and dreams.

Content appeals to a general audience

More information would give the reader a better idea of who you are. Some of your content may not be of interest to a general audience.

Much more information would give the reader a better idea of who you are. Much of your content may not be of interest to a general audience.

The information you offer gives us almost no idea about your memories, hopes or dreams.  The content is not of interest to a general audience.