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Rubric Code: EXCXB46
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Timed Writing
  Non-Performance

0 pts

Limited

1 pts

Basic

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Originality/Coherence
4 pts

Originality/Coherence
• The opening engages the reader’s attention.
• All details are clearly related to the topic.
• Details are sufficient and appropriate.

Non-Performance

Student failed to
respond to the
the prompt
Limited

Lack of interest generated
• half or more of main ideas not supported by details
• half or more details may be
irrelevant
• not enough examples/evidence to make point
Basic

Some interest generated
• details may appear to be listed rather
than integrated into coherent flow
• some details to support thesis
Proficient

Most details are clear, engaging, and interesting
-an opening, but not necessarily
focused or attention-getting;

Each main idea supported by
details, but details in some paragraphs may be sketchy

• most details related to topic
• some details not used effectively
Original title
Advanced

All details are clear, engaging and interesting -
Insightful Ideas
opening that draws in reader
Originality
Examples/Evidence
Original, creative Title
Focus/Organization
4 pts

• The main idea or story sequence is clear.
• The piece fulfills its purpose and is appropriate
to its intended audience.
• Ideas or events are presented in an effective
order.
• The writing has unity and coherence.

Non-Performance

• does not respond to the
type of writing the prompt is
intended to elicit.

• it consists of lists, notes, or drawings rather than
sentences and paragraphs.
• the amount of writing is too
minimal to be evaluated.
Limited

•attempt to respond to prompt, but thesis is not clear

• focus on topic not sustained
• no opening or closing
• piece is not complete
Basic

• responds partially to the prompt but is
off-target in some way
• may not show enough evidence of attentiveness
• focus on topic but not consistently

• attention to closing
• piece seems incomplete
Proficient

• responds to the prompt
• focus not clear at every point
• most main points developed
• most ideas in the most
effective order
• attempt at a closing &
sense of completeness
Advanced

• responds to the prompt
• clear thesis
well developed ideas in body paragraphs
• logical flow of ideas or events
• sense of completeness,effective closing
Correctness of Style
4 pts

• The writing is free of misspellings, and words are capitalized correctly.
• Sentences are punctuated correctly, and the piece is free of fragments and run-ons.
• Standard English usage is employed.
• The paper is neat, legible, and presented in an appropriate format.

Non-Performance

• Does not make sense due to the amount of errors
Limited

number and type of errors obscure meaning
• inadequate grasp of Standard American English
• frequent errors in spelling, capitalization,and usage
• many run-ons or fragments
• serious and frequent punctuation errors
*lack of transitions
Basic

• number and type of errors may interfere with meaning at some points
• weaknesses in command of Standard American English
• some spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or usage
errors
• attempts to use transitions
Proficient

• number and type of errors do not interfere with meaning
• consistent command of Standard American English
• few, if any, spelling, capitalization,or usage errors
• uses appropriate transitions
Advanced

• sophisticated and consistent command of Standard English
• free of spelling, capitalization, and usage errors
• uses appropriate transitions
• few, if any, errors in punctuation
Engagement in the Writing Process
4 pts

Writing is a process of steps, from the idea
to the finished essay. Students will improve
their writing as they increase their ability to complete each step in the process. An assessment of student
writing that includes review and discussion of each step will help students understand what works in their writing and why it works.

Non-Performance

Did not participate
Limited

The student
* made a prewriting plan
* passive participation during groupwork
Basic

The student
* made a prewriting plan
* discussed the draft with a partner or small group
Proficient

The student
* made a prewriting plan
* discussed the draft with a partner or small group
* contributed questions and suggestions
Advanced

The student
* made a prewriting plan
* discussed the draft with a partner or small group
* contributed questions and suggestions to other writers
* revised the draft
* proofread the final draft



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