iRubric: General Writing Rubric

* My great opening paragraph draws the reader in and is at least 3-7 sentences long. The conclusion wraps the paper up with a wish, hope, dream, or summary and is at least 3-7 sentences long.
* Well used transitions connect ideas.
* The paper is placed in a logical sequence.

* The introduction and conclusion are clear but do not provide anticipation or a complete wrap up of ideas.
* Most transitions are used properly but the connections made are not always clear. I used 2-3 opening sentences in my opening and closing.
* The sequence is not always consistent or off track.
* Spends too much time on minor details.

*The introduction and conclusion are not clearly written - does not tie up loose ends.
* I didn't really form a great opening paragraph.
*I didn't really form much of a closing.
* The writer uses very few transitions or none at all.
*There is no definable sequence to the paper.
* The main idea cannot be identified.

* The reader easily understands what the writer means.
* The writers use of verbs animate the story, as well as, the use of particular nouns add depth.
* The story shows that the writer has put in a lot of effort to use the right words or phrases to catch the reader's attention.

* The writer just tells the story but does not catch the attention.
* The writer attempts to use various words but overloads the story so much that the meaning is lost.
* The writer did not put in a lot of effort to find the best word or phrase but instead wrote down the first thing that came into their mind.

* The writer uses a very limited amount of vivid language or none at all.
* The writer's word choice doesn't fit the story or has been used incorrectly.
* Descriptive words are used over and over, making the story boring and showing that the reader was not considered.

* 0-2 Spelling errors
* No errors in
punctuation
* Capitals are used correctly
* Grammar and usage are correct
* Paragraphs contain at least 7 sentences with a topic and a closing sentence.

* 3-5 errors in spelling
* 1-3 errors in punctuation
* 1-3 in capitalization
* 1-4 errors in grammar and usage
* Paragraphs are missing a topic or closing sentence or are short a sentence.

* 5 or more errors in spelling
* 4 or more errors in punctuation
* 4 or more errors in capitalization
* 5 or more errors in grammar and usage
* Paragraphs are not constructed correctly, are missing sentences, or lack structure.