CATEGORY

6

5

4

3

2

Analysis (x2)

Specific, developed analysis and insightful 

observations.

Analysis is generally sound but could be more specific or insightful in some areas.

General and/or undeveloped analysis.

Analysis is sparse and lacks insight.

No relevant analysis and insightful observations made.

Supporting Details

Support information is related to analysis and supportive of the topic/subject.

Support information has minor weaknesses relative to analysis and/or support of the topic/subject.

Support information has major weaknesses relative to analysis and/or support of the topic/subject.

An attempt has been made to add support information, but it was unrelated or confusing.

No support information found or irrelevant.

 Focus & Relevance to Canadian Identity (x2)

Maintains focus on topic/subject throughout response.  Strong explanation of how painting shows Canadian identity.

May exhibit minor lapses in focus on topic/subject.  Consistent and clear explanation of how this painting represents a Canadian identity.

May lose or may exhibit major lapses in focus on topic/subject.  Begins an explanation of how this painting represents a Canadian identity.

May fail to establish focus on topic/subject.  Minimal mention of Canadian identity represented by painting.

No analytical focus found.  No mention of how painting relates/shows Canadian identity.

Writing Fluency: Clear, Concise, Correct

Demonstrates skillful writing fluency, exhibits few or no mechanical errors.

Demonstrates reasonable writing fluency, exhibits few mechanical errors.  

Writing fluency is lacking, exhibits several mechanical errors.  

Demonstrates minimal writing fluency, exhibits numerous mechanical errors.  

Writing is not fluent-- unreadable.