May have one or more major digressions. Clearly sets purpose of paper through introduction or overview. Primary Trait Scoring Rubric for Writing Mechanics Trait Exceptional Acceptable Amateur Unsatisfactory Sentences and paragraphs - Usage of sophisticated sentence patterns. Word choice - Words are used correctly and precisely. Spelling - Spelling is correct, including complex and irregular words.
Spelling is generally accurate.
Punctuation - A range of punctuation including commas, apostrophes, colons and semicolons is used accurately and effectively.