Understanding Level 2 Characteristics

Let’s take a few minutes to look at the statements describing a Level 2 or marginal essay.

	2
	Marginal
	Reader occasionally has difficulty understanding or following the writer’s ideas.
Response to the Prompt	Addresses the prompt, though the focus may shift.
Organization	Shows some evidence of an organizational plan.
Development and Details	Has some development but lacks specific details; may be limited to a listing, repetitions, or generalizations.
Conventions of EAE	Demonstrates inconsistent control of sentence structure and the conventions of EAE.
Word Choice	Exhibits a narrow range of word choice, often including inappropriate selections.