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WIDA Writing Rubric - Answers Framework for assessing writing from grades 1-12.
Discourse Level - Answers Evaluates overall text organization and coherence.
Sentence Level - Answers Assesses sentence structure and grammatical accuracy.
Word/Phrase Level - Answers Examines vocabulary usage and appropriateness.
Linguistic Complexity - Answers Measures the sophistication of language used.
Language Forms - Answers Refers to grammatical structures and patterns.
Vocabulary Usage - Answers Evaluates the appropriateness of word choice.
Level 6 - Reaching - Answers Text is fully comprehensible and organized.
Level 5 - Bridging - Answers Text is generally comprehensible with cohesive ideas.
Level 4 - Expanding - Answers Text shows emerging cohesion and organization.
Level 3 - Developing - Answers Text shows developing organization and range.
Level 2 - Emerging - Answers Text has repetitive structures and some organization.
Level 1 - Entering - Answers Text is often copied, with basic language use.
Cohesion - Answers Logical flow and connection between ideas.
Conventions - Answers Rules governing grammar and punctuation.
Content Area Topics - Answers Subjects relevant to the writing task.
Technical Vocabulary - Answers Specialized terms related to specific fields.
Common Cognates - Answers Words that are similar in two languages.
General Content Words - Answers Basic vocabulary applicable across subjects.
Phrasal Patterns - Answers Common phrases used in language contexts.
Register - Answers Level of formality in language use.
Genre - Answers Type or category of writing.
Audience Awareness - Answers Understanding who the writing is intended for.
Purpose of Writing - Answers Reason behind the writing task.