iRubric: ANCIENT CIVILIZATION ESSAY rubric

The main idea is not clear in each paragraph for the 5 paragraph essay. There is a seemingly random collection of information.

The main idea is somewhat clear in each paragraph for the 5 paragraph essay, but there is a need for more supporting information.

There is one clear, well-focused topic for each paragraph in the 5 paragraph essay. However, the supporting information is general and doesn't always support the main idea.

There is one clear, well-focused topic for each paragraph in the 5 paragraph essay. The main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.

The sentences are difficult to read aloud because they are not detailed, are repetitive and difficult to understand. There is no course vocabulary used through out the essay.

Some sentences sound natural and are easy- on-the-ear when read aloud, but most are difficult to understand. The sentences are not very descriptive and minimal course vocabulary is used through out the essay.

Almost all sentences sound natural and are easy-on-the-ear when read aloud, but 1 or 2 are difficult to understand and could be more descriptive. Some course vocabulary is evident and used through out the essay.

All sentences sound natural and are easy- on-the-ear when read aloud. Each sentence is clear, descriptive and has an obvious emphasis. Course vocabulary is evident and used through out the essay.

Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupts the flow.

Writer makes many errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupts the flow.

Writer makes a few errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read.

Writer makes minimal or no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.