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Extended Definition - 11 Extended Definition - 10 Rubric Code: Y35722 By penny_71 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

6 trait
	Not Yet 2 pts	Emerging 4 pts	Developing 6 pts	Effective 8 pts	Strong 10 pts
Sentence Fluency	Not Yet -Sentences are incomplete, choppy, rambling, or awkward. -Sentences begin the same way.	Emerging -Most of the sentences are complete and make sense. -Many of the sentences begin the same way.	Developing -Sentences get the job done in a routine fashion. -Sentences are usually constructed correctly. -Sentence beginnings are not ALL alike.	Effective -Some variety in sentence structure and length. -Reading provides some musical elements rather than just businesslike. -A variety of beginnings, with little repetition.	Strong -Sentences enhance the meaning. -Sentences vary in length as well as structure. -Purposeful and varied sentence beginnings.
6 trait
	Not Yet 2 pts	Emerging 4 pts	Developing 6 pts	Effective 8 pts	Strong 10 pts
Word Choice	Not Yet -The writer struggles with a limited vocabulary. -Many of the words don't work. -Limited vocabuluary, misuse of parts of speech.	Emerging -Words and phrases are unimaginative and lifeless. -Persistent redundancy. -Full of jargons and cliches.	Developing -The language is functional, even if it lacks much energy. -Words are adequate and correct. -Passive verbs, everyday nouns and modifiers.	Effective -Attempts at colorful language -Some fine moments shown with words -The words show some refinement and precision.	Strong -Words convey the intended message in a precise, interesting, and natural way. -Striking words and phrases -Lively verbs, specific nouns and modifiers
6 trait
	Not Yet 2 pts	Emerging 4 pts	Developing 6 pts	Effective 8 pts	Strong 10 pts
Ideas	Not Yet -The writer is still in search of a topic. -Information is limited or unclear or the length is not adequate for development. -The text contains too many random thoughts.	Emerging -Everything seems as important as everything else. -There is some development of the topic.	Developing -Ideas are reasonably clear. -The reader is left with questions. -The writer generally stays on topic.	Effective -Reasonably accurate details. -Details enrich the central idea. -The paper is clear and focused.	Strong -Relevant quality details go beyond the obvious. -Ideas are fresh and original. -Reader's questions are anticipated and answered.
6 trait
	Not Yet 2 pts	Emerging 4 pts	Developing 6 pts	Effective 8 pts	Strong 10 pts
Voice	Not Yet -Lacks a point of view -Purpose changes throughout the paper -No persuasive ability shown -Doesn't make any attempt to connect with the audience	Emerging -Identity of writer is unclear -Purpose is changing many times. -Some attempts at persuasiveness -Little connection with the audience	Developing -Writer tries to be someone else. -Purpose is sometimes unclear, doesn't choose one side -Some persuasiveness shown -Has some difficulty connecting with the audience	Effective -Writer is usually speaking in an honest voice. -Purpose is mostly clear throughout the paper. -Persuasive ability shown at various times -There is some connection with the audience.	Strong -Writing is honest, personal, and engaging. -Purpose is reflected by content and arrangement. -Persuasiveness shows understanding of topic. -Connects with the audience
6 trait
	Not Yet 1 pts	Emerging 2 pts	Developing 3 pts	Effective 4 pts	Strong 5 pts
Organization	Not Yet -No real introduction or conclusion -No emotions or feelings are shown -Sequencing needs work -Problems with organization make it hard for the reader to get a grip on the point	Emerging -Has intro or conclusion, but not both -Few, if any emotions and feelings are shown -Some sequence is evident -A few signs of organization	Developing -Has a recognizable intro and conclusion -Some emotion and feelings are shown -Sequencing shows some logic -Organization sometimes supports the main point	Effective -Intro and conclusion could use a little work -Emotion and feelings are shown -Sequencing is logical -Organization mostly supports the main point.	Strong -Intro is creative and conclusion leaves no questions -Emotions and feelings are a vital part of the story -Sequencing is logical -Organization supports the main point
6 trait
	Not Yet 2 pts	Emerging 4 pts	Developing 6 pts	Effective 8 pts	Strong 10 pts
Conventions	Not Yet Too many errors to follow the story	Emerging A significant amount of errors, shows little proofreading	Developing A number of errors, some taking away from the story	Effective Some errors, but nothing that distracts from the story	Strong Few, if any errors
Formatting/Presentation
	Not Yet 1 pts	Emerging 2 pts	Developing 3 pts	Effective 4 pts	Strong 5 pts
Presentation	Not Yet -Spacing is un even and the words run together -not the correct style or size font -text is difficult to read because of placement on page	Emerging -Have not double spaced -Font is wrong style or wrong size -Spacing after punctuation is wrong often	Developing -Spacing is not always correct -Font is not correct	Effective -Only minor spacing issues -Font and size are correct	Strong -No errors in formatting
Extended Definition
	Not Yet 2 pts	Emerging 4 pts	Developing 6 pts	Effective 8 pts	Strong 10 pts
Extended Process	Not Yet -Did not expand on the word of choice -word chosen is too concrete and gives no room for extending	Emerging -While there was a little expansion of the word, student repeated themselves and throughout the paper	Developing -an attempt to extend the words definition was made, and used at least one tactic (negation, analogy, history, etymology, etc) to define the word	Effective -good use of extended definition tactics were used -paper gave a somewhat clear and understood extension of the meaning of the word	Strong -great use of extended definition tactics -used time ordered words -gave a clear view of the many views of this defiition

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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