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Controversy Rubric 
Responses and Comments Rubric
Extend Student Learning: Controversy Response Writing
Rubric Code: TXW6243
By abartlow
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Controversy Response
This rubric will determine how well you did with responses to prompts.
  Beginning

No key elements are adequately developed

5 pts

Emerging

A limited degree of competence

10 pts

Satisfactory

A satisfactory degree of competence

15 pts

Capable

An above average degree of competence

20 pts

Proficient

A high degree of competence

25 pts

Focus
30 %

How well have you covered the prompt? Have you kept a proper "focus" on it throughout your essay?
Beginning

The prompt is not covered well at all. It seems to be lacking in pre-thought.
Emerging

The prompt is somewhat thought out & covered, but may fail to "come together".
Satisfactory

The prompt is adequately thought out & covered.
Capable

The prompt is well thought out & covered
Proficient

The prompt is exceptionally thought out & thoroughly covered.
Style
10 %

Writing style involves smoothness of writing, flow, and word choice
Beginning

Writing style is seriously lacking. This essay was obviously not proof read for smooth writing. Word choice needs serious consideration.
Emerging

Writing style is somewhat lacking. Word choice needs more thought.
Satisfactory

Writing style is adequate, though may lack in interest. Word choice is okay, but could be better, which may also account for the lack in interesting language.
Capable

Writing style is pretty good. Word choice is well used.
Proficient

Writing style is exceptional. Word choice is excellent & well used.
Organization
10 %

Essay structure includes introduction with thesis statement, body has points in chronological order of thesis and have supporting details, conclusion summarizes points and ties things back to the prompt. Essay follows a logical order
Beginning

Essay is clearly disorganized.
Introduction lacks a clear thesis statement and may
not connect with the rest of the essay. Body has points that aren't proven and/or that lack in structure.
Conclusion lacks summary and does not tie anything
together at the end.
Emerging

Essay is somewhat disorganized. An introduction (with an attempt at a thesis statement) is evident. Points may fall short of being clear in the body & may lack in organizational form. Conclusion may be lacking in summary of points or may not tie things together.
Satisfactory

Essay is adequate with a structured introduction (that has a mostly clear thesis statement), body & conclusion. Points within body are delivered adequately in chronological form. Conclusion summarizes points adequately & attempts to tie things together once again.
Capable

Essay is not bad with a structured introduction (that has a clear thesis statement), body, & conclusion. Points within body are delivered in good, solid chronological form. Conclusion summarizes points well & ties things together once again.
Proficient

Essay is well structured with introduction (that has a clear thesis statement), body, & conclusion. Points within body are delivered in excellent chronological format. Conclusion summarizes points exceptionally & ties things together once again.
Content
40 %

Ideas within essay are clear, well thought out, and are supported with appropriate details from the researched material.
Beginning

Information is not thought out and seems hap-hazard. It may seriously lack in relevancy. Points made are opinion only and completely lack in supporting facts for back-up.
Little is explained.
No articles are cited.
Emerging

Information is not really well thought out & may lack in relevancy. Points made are mostly opinion.& lack in supporting facts for the most part. Things are somewhat explained. At least one article cited.
Satisfactory

Information is decently thought out, but may lack in relevancy at times. Points made are somewhat opinion & may lack in supporting facts in places. Some things are explained in detail.
At least one article cited
Capable

Information is well thought out & mostly relevant. Points made are good & are mostly supported with facts. Explanation lacks in complete detail.
Two or more articles cited.
Proficient

Information is exceptionally thought out & relevant. Points made are excellent & well supported. All is explained well in detail.
Two or more articles cited.
Conventions
10 %

This involves use of grammar, appropriate subject line, and following directions
Beginning

Grammar makes it difficult to comprehend essay meaning. Too many errors to prove good thought. There are several fatal grammatical mistakes. Most directions are followed for this activity.
Emerging

Grammar is seriously lacking. It is apparent a spell check was not run in a form where student paid attention to errors. There are several serious errors. All directions are followed for this activity.
Satisfactory

Grammar is adequate, but serious errors are evident. There are at least four errors. All directions are followed for this activity.
Capable

Grammar is pretty good. Only two or three errors. All directions are followed for this activity.
Proficient

Grammar is exceptional. No errors. Subject line is filled out according to the directions. All directions are followed for this activity.



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