This is not a 4 because the writing does not flow and lacks connections between phrases or sentences. Sentence patterns do not consistently contribute to ease in oral reading. There is not strong control over simple sentence structure. This is not a 2 because there are not significant portions of the text that are difficult to follow or read aloud. The writing demonstrates little control of standard writing conventions.
Paragraphs often run together.
There is a substantial need for editing. This is not a 3 because the writing does not demonstrate limited control of standard writing conventions. There is more than a significant need for editing. This is not a 1 because the severity and frequency of errors ate not so overwhelming that the reader finds it difficult to focus on the message. Ones my mom ran my dog.