Writing is well organized, ideas logically and clearly expressed. Successful use of conventions of language. Uses complete sentences with variety. Few errors in spelling, punctuation, usage. Vocabulary is colorful and precise, shows good choice of words.
Writing shows evidence of organization and development.
Sentence structure is generally well formed and shows some variety. Some errors in usage, spelling, punctuation. Vocabulary is appropriate, may be imaginative or creative. Sentence structure is complete but may lack variety. Frequent errors in mechanics, spelling and punctuation.