Snippets for Teachers and Educators

Thank you for your email. I received it today {time: dddd}, {time: MMMM Do} and will get back to you shortly.

Thank you for your email.

I'm a little busy at the moment. I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Can you give me editing access? I'd like to be able to give comments on your writing. Thanks!

You have used some really good examples to show your understanding.

Congratulations! I can see you have really thought hard about this topic and put in a lot of effort to make this project authentic.

Not only is this a stunning project but it is clear that you read the instructions carefully and responded fully to all the aspects with thought and clarity.

I'm pleased to see you using the rubric/success criteria to reflect on your work

I noticed that you put in a lot of effort into this assignment. Did you learn something new while you were completing it?

You worked really hard. What strategies did you use to achieve this success?

You have met 2/3 of the success criteria. What could have helped you achieve 3/3?

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{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} has done a great job with {formtext: name=add here; cols=7}. However, {formmenu: he; default=she; name=gender} needs improvement with {formtext: name=area of improvement; cols=18}.

This tells instead of shows. How can you change the wording here to be more descriptive and show?

There? They're? Their? Which word did you intend to use?

See this video for clarification: https://youtu.be/y_UmVbn4hQU

Sentence Fragment. You are missing a subject, predicate, or a complete thought.

Learn more at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-Wcr4Wgf7U

Thank you for submitting your assignment. You can read my feedback below:

Vocabulary Score: {formmenu: 1; 2; 3; 4; default=5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; name=vocabulary}/10 Remarks: {formmenu: Strong word usage with a wide range of new words, expressions and engaging responses.; Good vocabulary and response.; default=Adequate vocabulary but little to no attempt to vary expressions or use new words.; Below average vocabulary and incorrect use of words. Difficult to understand.; Incomplete sentences or use of fragments, with repetitive or inappropriate word usage.; No attempt/irrelevant answer.; cols=50}

Grammar Score: {formmenu: 1; 2; 3; 4; default=5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; name=grammar}/10 Remarks: {formmenu: No grammatical errors.; Minimal syntax errors that do not interfere with communication.; default=Frequent errors.; Multiple errors in the basic structure, which interfere with communication.; Most sentence structures are incorrect. Frequent use of infinitives with little to no use of conjugations. Not understandable unless the reader has experience with the writer.; No attempt at completing the assignment—indecipherable responses.; cols=50}

Content Score: {formmenu: 1; 2; 3; 4; default=5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; name=content}/10 Remarks: {formmenu: Contextualizes subject well. Almost error-free and attempts to write like a native speaker.; Occasional errors but easy to comprehend and generally correct.; default=Frequent errors that make the writing lose its meaning. The reader needs to guess what they’re reading about. Hard to follow. Possible use of an online translator.; Frequent errors that make the piece difficult to comprehend.; Multiple errors. Many phrases are not comprehensible and the main idea is not communicated.; No attempt at completing the assignment. Topic does not fit assignment parameters.; cols=50}

Voice Score: {formmenu: 1; 2; 3; 4; default=5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; name=voice}/10 Remarks: {formmenu: The writer’s distinct voice comes through in their writing. Words are used correctly to emphasize points.; The writer’s voice sometimes comes through in the assignment and the intended audience is understood.; default=The writer delivers an average voice in the assignment with a general understanding of the audience.; A weak voice throughout the assignment. Vague to little understanding of the audience.; No voice in the assignment. Little effort to understand the audience.; No attempt to complete the assignment.; cols=50}

Paper Organization Score: {formmenu: 1; 2; 3; 4; default=5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; name=organization}/10 Remarks: {formmenu: Smooth flow with excellent use of transitions and proper punctuation.; An effort to use transitions. Flows well and all clauses used in the correct context.; default=Choppy—obviously translated but still comprehensible.; Redundant use of information. The language used is well below the expected level.; Wrong phrases, isolated words and uses unrelated vocabulary.; Incomprehensible—no effort.; cols=50}

Quality Score: {formmenu: 1; 2; 3; 4; default=5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; name=quality}/10 Remarks: {formmenu: Confident and focused writing that holds the audience’s attention with relevant details.; Focused writing with some relevant details.; default=Quality writing with limited details.; Writing is incomprehensible—no details.; Limited writing that does not adequately express or develop ideas.; Limited writing with no clear focus or theme. No attempt at completing the assignment.; cols=50}

Your writing score: {=quality+organization+voice+content+grammar+vocabulary}.