iRubric: ESSAY FIRST FOR SCHOOLS rubric

I haven't used the conventions of essays in appropriate ways.
The reader is distracted at times.
I have communicated concrete, straightforward ideas in simple style.
I haven't used the appropriate register for essays.

I have used the conventions of essays to hold the reader's attention.
The reader is a little interested. It is not difficult for the reader to understand the text.
The ideas are simple and straightforward.
I have used the appropriate register for essays - though with some inaccuracies.

Overall, I have used the conventions of essays to good effect.
The reader is quite interested in the topic.
I have communicated simple, straightforward ideas.
Register is appropriate.

I have used the conventions of essays effectively and appropriately to hold the reader's attention.
I have communicated both simple and complex, abstract ideas.
Register is extremely appropriate.

I have used basic, everyday vocabulary - though I have repeated the same words again and again.
I have limited vocabulary and ways of expressing my ideas.
I have used simple grammatical forms with some control.
Errors are present throughout the essay.
Meaning can still be determined.

I have used a range of everyday vocabulary generally appropriately, with inaproppriate use of less common words at times.
I have used a range of simple and some complex grammatical structures/forms with a generally good degree of control.
There are mistakes but they do not distract or confuse the reader.

I have made a mostly successful effort to use more sophisticated and complex grammatical structures & forms - though I have made some mistakes.
I have generally used a range of everyday and less common vocabulary appropriately.
There are some mistakes but they do not distract or confuse the reader.

I have used a range of both simple and complex grammatical structures & forms with great control and flexibility (I haven't used the same forms over and over)
I have used sophisticated, less common vocabulary extremely appropriately.
I have used passive and impersonal structures (is considered to be, It is said,)
I have used modal verbs to express uncertainty & distinguish facts from opinions (it could be suggested, can be)
There are few mistakes if any.