iRubric: Article Blog Response 2019 rubric

The introduction has a thesis that makes a compelling, arguable claim and takes a purposeful position on an issue. The body has a structure and organization that is carefully crafted to support the claim. Writer consistently addresses audience's knowledge level, concerns, and biases about the claim.

The introduction has a thesis that makes a clear, arguable claim and takes a position. The body has a structure and organization that is aligned with the claim. Writer considers audience's knowledge level and concerns about the claim.

The introduction has a thesis that makes an unclear or emerging claim that suggests a vague position. The body attempts a structure and organization to support the position. Writer displays some awareness of audience's knowledge level and concerns.

The introduction may or may not have a thesis that makes an unclear claim and/or vague position. The body has limited structure and organization. Writer is aware of audience but seems unconcerned with audience's needs.

The organization enhances the central idea(s) and its development. The order and structure are artful and compelling, move the reader through the text easily.

Organization is clear and coherent. Order and structure are present, but may seem formulaic.

Attempt has been made to organize the writing; however, the overall structure is inconsistent or skeletal.

The writing lacks a clear organizational structure. The writing is difficult to follow and the reader has to reread substantial portions, or the piece is simply too short to demonstrate organizational skills.

Expert control of standard writing conventions (e.g., punctuation, spelling, capitalization, grammar, etc. ) is evident. Subtle errors can easily be skimmed right over unless specifically searching for them.

A functional control of standard writing conventions (e.g., punctuation, spelling, capitalization, grammar, etc.) is evident. Some noticeable errors 2-3, but these do not impede readability.

A limited control of standard writing conventions (e.g., punctuation, spelling, capitalization, grammar, etc.) is evident. Errors (4 or more) begin to impede readability.

Little control of standard writing conventions is evident. Frequent, significant errors impede readability. Does not identify comma uses.

Final Grade

/20