iRubric: 4 Square rubric

Student skillfully includes formatting,
develops the topic using facts,
definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples that are related to the topic
The student uses precise language and specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Student summarizes or paraphrases the information in finished work. The student provides a list of sources

Student includes formatting, illustrations, and multimedia when useful in aiding comprehension. The student develops the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details,
quotations, or other information and
examples related to the topic.
The student uses precise language and specific vocabulary to inform or
explain the topic. The student uses relevant information from the text and provides a list of sources, if appropriate.

The student attempts to develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. Student attempts to use precise language and specific vocabulary to inform or
explain the topic. Student attempts to use relevant information from the text. Student attempts to provide a list of sources, if appropriate.

The student makes little or no attempt to introduce the topic clearly. Makes little or no attempt to group related information together in paragraphs and sections. Student makes little or no attempt to link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases.
The student makes little or no attempt to produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to the task.

The student demonstrates a command of grade-level appropriate standard English grammar, usage, and punctuation. Student has no errors.

The student demonstrates a command of grade-level appropriate standard English grammar, usage, and punctuation. The student has few errors.

The attempts to demonstrate a command of grade-level appropriate standard English grammar, usage, and punctuation. The student has more than a few errors.

The students makes little or no attempt to demonstrate a command of grade-level appropriate standard English grammar, and punctuation. The student has six or more errors.