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Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: MX3744W
By kim1216
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Essay Rubric- Ms. Shorey
  UNACCEPTABLE

0 pts

LIMITED

1 pts

ADEQUATE

2 pts

PROFICIENT

3 pts

POLISHED

4 pts

CONTENT

UNACCEPTABLE

Few to no details included; unclear topic/focus; no connection to assignment's purpose; no meaureable effort made.
LIMITED

Very few details included; details do not develop the main theme; focus is confusing at times; no fluency; unclear connections made to assignment's purpose; no references; minimal effort made.
ADEQUATE

Some details are included, but many are not clearly connected to theme; focus is apparent at the surface; fluency is attempted, but is sometimes awkward or forced; assignment's purpose is explored adequately, but with little depth; some references made; adequate effort made.
PROFICIENT

Content has depth with many supporting details that connect logically to the theme; clear focus on theme with obvious connection to the assignments purpose; useful references made; good overall effort made.
POLISHED

Content is indepth and detailed; several specific references made that show a rich understanding of the topic; superior attention to assignment's purpose; includes creative and original detail; highly insightful; superior effort.
PROCESS & ORGANIZATION

UNACCEPTABLE

Illogically written or impossible to read; no attention to papagraph development; no evidence of pre-writing or planning; jumbled and confusing.
LIMITED

Paragraphs are often confusing to read or essay does not use proper paragraph development or structure; little evidence of planning or writing; does not follow the identified plan (in intro); disorganized.
ADEQUATE

Writing has a basic organization (5 Paragraph Essay Template); paragraphs contain adequate structure, but are simplified; some evidence of a writing plan with knowledge communicated enough to satisfy the assignment; adequate organization.
PROFICIENT

Argument or points are presented in a logical way that demonstrate the author's pre-writing stategy and plan was followed; topic doesn't feel constrained by format; knowledge is communicated clearly; organized.
POLISHED

Writing is clear and concise; skillful use of organization to effect logical argument and connection to theme; obvious planning with extra effort made to craft a logical and fluent piece of writing.
STANDARD ENGLISH COMMAND

UNACCEPTABLE

Grammar, punctuation and spelling make it impossible to understand; no attempt made to edit for mechanics; sentences and word choices do not make sense.
LIMITED

Little attempt made at correcting grammar, punctuation or spelling; errors in mechanics make it difficult to read/understand; sentences are not varied, but display limited knowledge how to use sentences effectivley; vocabulary is simplified or misused in context; awkward tone, no voice apparent.
ADEQUATE

Writing has been edited for grammar, spelling and punctuation; some mechanics errors are present, but they do not hinder understanding; sentence structure shows some variation; limited vocabulary, but words are used correctly, within the appropriate context; some voice; comfortable tone.
PROFICIENT

Writing has been edited for grammar, spelling and punctuation with minimal errors that do not interfere with understanding; sentences are varied and effective; writer attempts to include some new, but appropriate, vocabulary that adds to the effectiveness of voice and tone.
POLISHED

No errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling; flawlessly edited for the highest possible coherence; varied sentences show careful crafting for effect; rich vocabulary usage and ease in context; strong voice, effective tone.




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