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The Nine-Point Matrix
Current Clairemont High School English Department Rubric presented in a matrix-style format. * Note that the descriptions corresponding to each level within the criterias are presented verbatim from the original rubric. Also note that the "2-1" level description was the only area presented as a brief paragraph in the original rubric, which lacked bullets for each criteria--effort was made to divide descriptors for this category into the appropriate designations.
Rubric Code:
U593C2
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NYJapan
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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The Nine-Point Matrix
9-8 = A Superior Paper
(N/A)
7-6 = A Strong Paper
(N/A)
5 = An Adequate Paper
(N/A)
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper
(N/A)
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper
(N/A)
Prompt
9-8 = A Superior Paper
Focuses entirely on the prompt.
7-6 = A Strong Paper
Focuses mainly on the prompt.
5 = An Adequate Paper
Focuses mostly on the prompt.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper
May not adequately address the prompt.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper
Although the writer may have made some effort to respond to the prompt, the views presented have little clarity or coherence.
Thesis
9-8 = A Superior Paper
Includes a clear, thoughtful, highly effective thesis.
7-6 = A Strong Paper
Includes a clear and effective thesis.
5 = An Adequate Paper
Includes a thesis, although it may be generic or simplistic.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper
May include a thesis, but it is weak and underdeveloped.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper
Unacceptably brief or incomplete; poorly written.
Organization/Structure
9-8 = A Superior Paper
Is clear, logical and purposeful in its organization and structure.
7-6 = A Strong Paper
Is clear and logical in its organization and structure.
5 = An Adequate Paper
Is basic and predictable in its organization, and may lack one or more elements of essay structure.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper
Lacks consistent organization and structure, and may be illogical, hard to follow, or unclear.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper
Unacceptably brief or incomplete.
Evidence
9-8 = A Superior Paper
Contains specific evidence (also called concrete detail or fact) that is carefully chosen and effectively supports the thesis, mostly through use of direct quotations.
7-6 = A Strong Paper
Contains evidence (also called concrete detail or fact) that effectively supports the thesis, mostly through use of direct quotations.
5 = An Adequate Paper
Contains evidence (also called concrete detail or fact) that generally supports the thesis, and uses some direct quotations.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper
Contains little if any evidence; evidence may not directly relate to thesis or prompt; evidence is not specific or effective.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper
Unacceptably brief or incomplete.
Citation/MLA Format
9-8 = A Superior Paper
Includes evidence (quotes or paraphrase) that is effectively introduced and properly cited.
7-6 = A Strong Paper
Includes evidence (quote or paraphrase) that is introduced and properly cited.
5 = An Adequate Paper
Includes evidence (quote or paraphrase) that is usually introduced and cited.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper
Evidence may not be introduced or cited correctly.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper
Poorly written.
Analysis/Commentary
9-8 = A Superior Paper
Uses commentary (also called analysis) that is deep, complex and demonstrates insightful, thorough understanding; commentary explains and analyzes the evidence. No summarizing in commentary.
7-6 = A Strong Paper
Uses commentary (also called analysis) that demonstrates thoughtful understanding; commentary explains and analyzes the evidence. No summarizing in commentary.
5 = An Adequate Paper
Uses commentary (also called analysis) that demonstrates some understanding; commentary relates to the evidence, but may be inconsistent or limited. Might include too much summary or too little analysis.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper
Uses misguided and/or oversimplified commentary that may repeat or restate the obvious; lacks understanding; commentary is weak and may confuse summary for analysis.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper
The views presented have little clarity or coherence.
Creativity/Original Thinking
9-8 = A Superior Paper
Contains ideas that are original and creative, and demonstrates critical thinking.
7-6 = A Strong Paper
Contains some ideas that are original and creative, and demonstrates some critical thinking.
5 = An Adequate Paper
Needs more creativity or original thinking; cliched.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper
Limited creativity or original thinking.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper
The views presented have little clarity or coherence and are unacceptably brief or incomplete.
Conventions
9-8 = A Superior Paper
Has few, if any, errors in grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling.
7-6 = A Strong Paper
May contain some errors in grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, but errors do not interfere with the reader's understanding.
5 = An Adequate Paper
May contain errors in grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, that may interfere with the reader's understanding.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper
Contains too many errors in grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, which might interfere with the reader's understanding.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper
Poorly written on several counts, including many distracting errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Language/Sentence Fluency
9-8 = A Superior Paper
Uses vocabulary, word choice, and language that are precise, powerful, mature, and not repetitive (uses formal academic language).
7-6 = A Strong Paper
Uses vocabulary, word choice, and language that are appropriate, mature, and not repetitive (uses academic language).
5 = An Adequate Paper
Uses vocabulary, word choice, and language that are generally appropriate, mature, and not repetitive (uses academic language).
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper
Uses elementary vocabulary, poor word choice, and language that is generally inappropriate, immature, or repetitive (uses slang or informal language).
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper
Poorly written on several counts.
OVERALL DESCRIPTORS
9-8 = A Superior Paper
Far above average, masterly, sophisticated, superb, complex, consistent, specific, analytical, well-supported.
7-6 = A Strong Paper
Above average, well-written, strong, promising, maturing, commendable, thought-provoking, engaging.
5 = An Adequate Paper
Average, superficial, mechanical, vague, basic, predictable, shallow, sufficient, simplistic, safe, plastic, generic.
4-3 = An Underdeveloped Paper
Below average, repetitive, random, unclear, choppy, disorganized, needs revision, weak, uninteresting.
2-1 = An Unacceptable Paper
Poorly written, unacceptably brief, incomplete, distracting.
Keywords:
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Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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