Distinguished - Accurately identifies the critical information in each passage.

Proficient - Identifies the critical information in each passage; however, minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Identifies some of the critical information in each passage; however, relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify the critical information in each passage; however, significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The identification of critical information in each passage is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Expertly paraphrases each quote in a way that maintains the integrity of the statement.

Proficient - Paraphrases each quote in a way that mostly maintains the integrity of the statement. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Paraphrases each quote in a way that somewhat maintains the integrity of the statement; however, relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to paraphrase each quote in a way that maintains the integrity of the statement; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The paraphrasing of each quote that maintains the integrity of the statement is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately uses AP style throughout the entire passage.

Proficient - Utilizes AP style in most of the passage. Minor details are slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Vaguely utilizes AP style in some of the passage. Relevant details are slightly inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to utilize AP style in the passage; however, significant details are inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The utilization of AP style in the passage is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.