The introduction effectively introduces the idea and establishes the tone and audience for the essay. The middle section contains fully developed paragraphs that reflect the selection of appropriate development patterns. Sentences are varied and word choice is for the most part effective and accurate. C Competent Performance. The essay's organization, on the whole, reflects a progression of ideas and information, although transitions may not be consistently smooth.
Paragraphs are for the most part adequately developed.
Sentences communicate intended meanings, but may be stylistically immature, with occasional lapses in coherence and correctness. D Minimally Competent Performance. Paragraphs are likely to be sketchily or illogically developed, transitions ineffective or non-existent. Sentences may be awkward or confusing, words used imprecisely and incorrectly. E Unacceptable Performance.