iRubric: Book of Acts Essay rubric

Writer clearly states his/her ideas. Application is thoughtful, creative and thoroughly explained.

Writer demonstrates that he/she thought creatively about the question and states their ideas but it is not clear.

The writer does not include any new ideas. He/She basically restates what is found in the Bible with out adding any contemporary application.

Consistent and appropriate.
Sophisticated and precise Word Choice
No spelling errors
No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or verb tense agreement
No punctuation or capitalization errors
Met all style and/or min/mas page requirements

Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
Fairly effective Word Choice
No more than 3 spelling errors
No more than 1 error in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or verb tense agreement
Fewer than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors
Met most style and/or min/mas page requirements

Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
Incorrect Word Choice
More than 5 spelling errors
More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents or verb tense agreement
More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors
Failed to meet style and/or min/mas page requirements

Has a strong and very clear introductory and concluding paragraph. The introductory paragraph has a clear and strong thesis.

Has a clear and appropriate organization with effective transitions.

Has a somewhat clear introductory and concluding paragraph. The introductory paragraph has a somewhat clear and strong thesis.

Has a somewhat clear and appropriate organization with effective transitions.

Does not have a strong and very clear introductory and concluding paragraph. The introductory paragraph DOES NOT HAVE a thesis statement.

Little to no evidence of organization.