If you receive a 1 on the ideas and content rubric, it may mean that : the severity and the frequency of errors are so overwhelming that the readers find it difficult to focus on the message. You might want to try a little bit harder if you only receive a 1.
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This is hard to answer. The meaning changes depending on who you are. I think they want you to write what you think the meaning is.
They told the coach last night at the game. The coach taught us a new skill.