<rubric><category><description>Writing Applications</description><option points='0'> The essay loses focus, has little information or supporting details, and the organization makes it difficult to follow.</option><option points='1'> The essay presents a mostly unified theme, includes sufficient information to convey the theme, and is generally organized well.</option></category><category><description> Language Conventions </description><option points='0'> The essay demonstrates a reasonable command of proper spelling and grammar. </option><option points='1'> The essay demonstrates superior command of proper spelling and grammar.</option></category></rubric>
