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Composition Rubric 
Composition Rubric
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of paragraph organization, Composition writing process of Identifying each topic, organizing, writing, evaluating and presenting the composition. There are three main components of a Composition- Introduction, body and conclusion. Compositon has 50 total points available.
Rubric Code: P244CWA
By ColindaK
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Subject: Health  
Type: Assessment  
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  Effective

Reader understands and easily follows the writer’s expression of ideas.

10 pts

Adequate

Reader understands
writer’s ideas.

8 pts

Marginal

Reader occasionally has
difficulty understanding
or following the writer’s ideas.

6 pts

Below Marginal

Reader has difficulty identifying or following the writer’s ideas.

2 pts

Content

Student addresses all assigned topics.
Effective

Presents a clearly focused main idea. The student addresses the questions in the prompt so that the writing is interesting and well-developed.
Adequate

Uses the assigned topic to establish a main idea.
The student clearly addresses all or most of the questions in the prompt.
Marginal

Addresses the assigned topic, The student may address one or two of the questions in the prompt but not thoroughly.
Below Marginal

Attempts to address assigned topic but with little or no focus. The student may address one of the questions in the prompt but answers vaguely or briefly.
Organization

Statements, topics and paragraphs are organized throughout the paper
Effective

Establishes a clear and logical organization. Clear paragraphing with ideas moving smoothly from general to specific or in another clear and logical order with specific details and examples clearly supporting the ideas presented.
Adequate

Uses an identifiable organizational plan. Adequate paragraphing that is mostly clear and logical with sufficient use of details and examples.
Marginal

Shows some evidence of an organizational plan.
There may be paragraphs, but ideas may not be presented in a logical order or lack details and examples.
Below Marginal

Fails to organize ideas. The order of ideas is confusing, and details and examples are not used or are not supportive.
Vocabulary:

proper vocabulary used
Effective

Words are specific, varied, and used correctly throughout.
Adequate

Words are specific and varied and are generally used correctly.
Marginal

Vocabulary is somewhat limited or repetitive and not be used correctly.
Below Marginal

Vocabulary is limited or repetitive and significantly interferes with understanding.
Style

paper has a clarity and reader able to identify Introduction, body and conclusion.
Effective

Essay has an interesting introductory statement that clearly states the focus, and an interesting conclusion that restates the main ideas.
Adequate

Essay has an introductory statement that states the focus, and a conclusion that restates the main ideas.
Marginal

Introductory statement is unclear or does not state the main ideas. Conclusion does not restate the main ideas.
Below Marginal

Essay lacks either an introductory statement OR a conclusion.
Grammer, spelling and Mechanics

. Uses proper grammar, Spelling and mechanics throughout the paper
Effective

Grammer: Verb tenses are used correctly. Overall, there are few grammar mistakes, and the meaning of sentences is clear.

Spelling and Mechanics: Most words are spelled correctly and most punctuation is used correctly.
Adequate

Grammar: Verb tenses are generally used correctly and the meaning of sentences is clear although there are some grammar mistakes.

Spelling and Mechanics: There are some spelling and/or punctuation mistakes, but they do not interfere with understanding.
Marginal

Grammar: There are mistakes with grammar, including verb tenses, so that the meaning of sentences may not be clear.

Spelling and Mechanics: There are some spelling and/or punctuation mistakes which interfere with understanding.
Below Marginal

Grammar: There are many grammar problems, especially verb tenses, which make the ideas difficult to follow.

Spelling and Mechanics: Writing includes many distracting spelling and/or punctuation mistakes that significantly interfere with understanding.



Keywords:
  • Composition



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