iRubric: Intro. Rubric

Attempts to capture the reader's attention. Provides an introduction to the essay that is not a restatement of the prompt.

Attempts to capture the reader's attention. Uses a hook technique described in class, but fails to connect it to the topic.

Captures the reader's attention with a hook, using FADQQ. Connects the hook to the topic.

Captures the reader's attention with a hook, using FADQQ. Connects the hook to the topic and the writer.

Provides one detail or supporting piece of evidence to support the writer's opinion.

Provides two details to three details in connection to the thesis or topic.

Provides at least three details with support in connection to the thesis or topic.

Provides detailed information and support that demonstrates the writer's knowledge of and interest in the topic.

Frequent spelling errors in grade level appropriate words, use of dead words, punctuation and capitalization errors are evident. Low level vocabulary is heavily utilized.

Fewer spelling errors in grade level appropriate words, use of dead words, punctuation and capitalization errors are evident. Low level vocabulary is evident.

Few misspelled words, punctuation and capitalization errors are evident. No dead words are used. Grade level appropriate vocabulary is utilized.

Very few misspelled words, punctuation and or capitalization errors are evident. Higher level vocabulary is utilized appropriately.