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The Nine-Point Matrix 
The Nine-Point Matrix
Current Clairemont High School English Department Rubric presented in a matrix-style format. * Note that the descriptions corresponding to each level within the criterias are presented verbatim from the original rubric. Also note that the "2-1" level description was the only area presented as a brief paragraph in the original rubric, which lacked bullets for each criteria--effort was made to divide descriptors for this category into the appropriate designations.
Rubric Code: H7W5CW
By benbleue
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric The Nine-Point Matrix
  9-8 = A Superior Paper

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7-6 = A Strong Paper

(N/A)

5 = An Adequate Paper

(N/A)

4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper

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2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper

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Prompt

9-8 = A Superior Paper

Focuses entirely on the prompt.
7-6 = A Strong Paper

Focuses mainly on the prompt.
5 = An Adequate Paper

Focuses mostly on the prompt.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper

May not adequately address the prompt.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper

Although the writer may have made some effort to respond to the prompt, the views presented have little clarity or coherence.
Thesis

9-8 = A Superior Paper

Includes a clear, thoughtful, highly effective thesis.
7-6 = A Strong Paper

Includes a clear and effective thesis.
5 = An Adequate Paper

Includes a thesis, although it may be generic or simplistic.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper

May include a thesis, but it is weak and underdeveloped.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper

Unacceptably brief or incomplete; poorly written.
Organization/Structure

9-8 = A Superior Paper

Is clear, logical and purposeful in its organization and structure.
7-6 = A Strong Paper

Is clear and logical in its organization and structure.
5 = An Adequate Paper

Is basic and predictable in its organization, and may lack one or more elements of essay structure.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper

Lacks consistent organization and structure, and may be illogical, hard to follow, or unclear.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper

Unacceptably brief or incomplete.
Evidence

9-8 = A Superior Paper

Contains specific evidence (also called concrete detail or fact) that is carefully chosen and effectively supports the thesis, mostly through use of direct quotations.
7-6 = A Strong Paper

Contains evidence (also called concrete detail or fact) that effectively supports the thesis, mostly through use of direct quotations.
5 = An Adequate Paper

Contains evidence (also called concrete detail or fact) that generally supports the thesis, and uses some direct quotations.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper

Contains little if any evidence; evidence may not directly relate to thesis or prompt; evidence is not specific or effective.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper

Unacceptably brief or incomplete.
Citation/MLA Format

9-8 = A Superior Paper

Includes evidence (quotes or paraphrase) that is effectively introduced and properly cited.
7-6 = A Strong Paper

Includes evidence (quote or paraphrase) that is introduced and properly cited.
5 = An Adequate Paper

Includes evidence (quote or paraphrase) that is usually introduced and cited.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper

Evidence may not be introduced or cited correctly.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper

Poorly written.
Analysis/Commentary

9-8 = A Superior Paper

Uses commentary (also called analysis) that is deep, complex and demonstrates insightful, thorough understanding; commentary explains and analyzes the evidence. No summarizing in commentary.
7-6 = A Strong Paper

Uses commentary (also called analysis) that demonstrates thoughtful understanding; commentary explains and analyzes the evidence. No summarizing in commentary.
5 = An Adequate Paper

Uses commentary (also called analysis) that demonstrates some understanding; commentary relates to the evidence, but may be inconsistent or limited. Might include too much summary or too little analysis.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper

Uses misguided and/or oversimplified commentary that may repeat or restate the obvious; lacks understanding; commentary is weak and may confuse summary for analysis.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper

The views presented have little clarity or coherence.
Creativity/Original Thinking

9-8 = A Superior Paper

Contains ideas that are original and creative, and demonstrates critical thinking.
7-6 = A Strong Paper

Contains some ideas that are original and creative, and demonstrates some critical thinking.
5 = An Adequate Paper

Needs more creativity or original thinking; cliched.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper

Limited creativity or original thinking.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper

The views presented have little clarity or coherence and are unacceptably brief or incomplete.
Conventions

9-8 = A Superior Paper

Has few, if any, errors in grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling.
7-6 = A Strong Paper

May contain some errors in grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, but errors do not interfere with the reader's understanding.
5 = An Adequate Paper

May contain errors in grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, that may interfere with the reader's understanding.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper

Contains too many errors in grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, which might interfere with the reader's understanding.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper

Poorly written on several counts, including many distracting errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Language/Sentence Fluency

9-8 = A Superior Paper

Uses vocabulary, word choice, and language that are precise, powerful, mature, and not repetitive (uses formal academic language).
7-6 = A Strong Paper

Uses vocabulary, word choice, and language that are appropriate, mature, and not repetitive (uses academic language).
5 = An Adequate Paper

Uses vocabulary, word choice, and language that are generally appropriate, mature, and not repetitive (uses academic language).
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper

Uses elementary vocabulary, poor word choice, and language that is generally inappropriate, immature, or repetitive (uses slang or informal language).
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper

Poorly written on several counts.
OVERALL DESCRIPTORS

9-8 = A Superior Paper

Far above average, masterly, sophisticated, superb, complex, consistent, specific, analytical, well-supported.
7-6 = A Strong Paper

Above average, well-written, strong, promising, maturing, commendable, thought-provoking, engaging.
5 = An Adequate Paper

Average, superficial, mechanical, vague, basic, predictable, shallow, sufficient, simplistic, safe, plastic, generic.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper

Below average, repetitive, random, unclear, choppy, disorganized, needs revision, weak, uninteresting.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper

Poorly written, unacceptably brief, incomplete, distracting.



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