iRubric: Ballad rubric

Writing is focused and easy to follow throughout.
Ideas are clearly and effectively expressed.

Writing is mostly focused and ideas are clearly expressed.

Writing has some areas that are difficult to follow and lacks focus.

Writing is difficult to understand because of lack of focus.

Specific and ambitious words to create mood and express feelings used consistently.
A wide range of language techniques are used for effect.

Specific words to create mood and express feelings used.
Some variety of language techniques are used.

Some specific words to create mood and express feelings.
Simple or repetative language techniques used

Mostly generic words used with no mood created or feelings expressed.
No language techniques are used.

Writing has no errors in punctuation

Writing has few errors in punctuation

Writing has many errors in punctuation

Writing has many punctuation errors that hinder meaning or clarity