| Criteria |
4-Exemplary |
3-Proficient |
2-Developing |
1-Beginning |
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Responds Appropriately and Fully to the Prompt
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Fully addresses all parts of the prompt; provides comprehensive, relevant, and specific responses to each component. |
Addresses most parts of the prompt; responses are relevant but may lack some specificity or completeness. |
Partially addresses the prompt; some components are missing or only briefly mentioned. |
Does not address the prompt, or responses are off-topic or incomplete. |
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Demonstrates Clear Writing
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Writing is exceptionally clear, well-organized, and error-free; ideas flow logically and are easy to follow. |
Writing is clear and organized; minor errors do not impede understanding. |
Writing lacks clarity or organization in places; some errors may distract the reader. |
Writing is unclear, disorganized, and/or contains frequent errors that impede understanding. |
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Understands the Commitments of the Program
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Demonstrates a strong understanding of the program’s commitments to literacy, equity, antiracism, and leadership; provides specific, relevant examples. |
Shows a good understanding of the program’s commitments; provides some specific examples. |
Shows limited understanding; examples may be vague or only somewhat relevant. |
Lacks understanding of the program’s commitments; no relevant examples provided. |
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Demonstrates a Willingness to Learn
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Clearly expresses openness to growth, learning, and self-reflection; provides specific examples of past learning or plans for future development. |
Expresses willingness to learn; provides some examples or plans for growth. |
Shows limited willingness to learn; examples or plans are vague or generic. |
Does not demonstrate willingness to learn; no examples or plans for growth provided. |