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ACT Compass Essay Rubric 
Rubric Code: WAC928
By agolden
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric ACT Compass Essay
  Full Proficiency

5 pts

Consistent

4 pts

Sufficient

3 pts

Minimal Proficiency

2 pts

Lack of Proficiency

1 pts

Organization

Full Proficiency

The essay demonstrates logical sequencing of ideas and transitions are used effectively to show the relationships between ideas.
Consistent

The essay demonstrates sequencing of ideas that is generally logical and appropriate transitions are used to show the relationships between ideas.
Sufficient

The essay demonstrates little evidence of the logical sequencing of ideas but there is an adequate organizational structure and some transitions are used.
Minimal Proficiency

Some organization is evident. Transitions, if used, are general and predictable.
Lack of Proficiency

The essay shows little or no organization. Transition words are rarely, if ever, used.
Sentence Structure

Full Proficiency

A wide variety of types of sentences are present and used correctly. Word choice is varied and specific.
Consistent

A variety of types of sentences are present and used correctly. Word choice is varied and occasionally specific.
Sufficient

Some sentence variety is present, but some sentences are not correctly constructed. Word choice is appropriate and varied.
Minimal Proficiency

Most sentences are complete, although some are not correctly constructed. Word choice is sometimes appropriate.
Lack of Proficiency

Sentence structure is simple. Word choice is usually accurate but simple.
Subject-Verb Agreement

Full Proficiency

Only minor errors, if any, are present and do not distract the reader or interfere with understanding.
Consistent

Some errors are present but do not distract the reader or interfere with understanding.
Sufficient

Errors do not usually distract the reader or interfere with understanding.
Minimal Proficiency

Errors often distract the reader and/or frequently interfere with understanding.
Lack of Proficiency

Errors are severe and obscure understanding
Word Forms (Nouns, Verbs)

Full Proficiency

Only minor errors, if any, are present and do not distract the reader or interfere with understanding.
Consistent

Some errors are present but do not distract the reader or interfere with understanding.
Sufficient

Errors do not usually distract the reader or interfere with understanding.
Minimal Proficiency

Errors often distract the reader and/or frequently interfere with understanding.
Lack of Proficiency

Errors are severe and obscure understanding
Conventions

Full Proficiency

Only minor errors, if any, are present and do not distract the reader or interfere with understanding.
Consistent

Some errors are present but do not distract the reader or interfere with understanding.
Sufficient

Errors do not usually distract the reader or interfere with understanding.
Minimal Proficiency

Errors often distract the reader and/or frequently interfere with understanding.
Lack of Proficiency

Errors are severe and obscure understanding.




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