You are responsible for what goes on in class even if you are not there. Class participation doesn't only mean how much you talk during class discussions. It is clear and well organized. It demonstrates a thoughtful understanding of the readings and key themes. It is probably the maximum length for the assignment, and perhaps even longer.
Paragraphs connect and there are solid transitions.
There are no sentence level errors and the writing is intriguing, complex, and even elegant. It meets the page requirements. It uses fewer details and examples drawn from readings, discussions, and personal experiences. Its paragraphs connect. There are some sentence level errors, but not many.