iRubric: A Philosophy for Living rubric

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A Philosophy for Living

EDITORIAL Rubric

Modified from Oregon State Writing Standards to reflect focus: Philosophy for Living

Rubric Code: YXA9847

By ThomRok

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Personal Philosophy
	4 (N/A)	3.5 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	2.5 (N/A)	2 (N/A)
Ideas & Content What idea most shapes your approach to living your life? What experience(s) led to this idea?	4 The writing is exceptionally clear, focused and interesting. Main ideas stand out and are supported by strong, carefully-chosen and accurate details.	3.5 The writing is clear, focused and interesting. Main ideas are supported by well-chosen details.	3 The writing is clear and focused. The reader can easily understand the main ideas. Support is present, although it may be rather general.	2.5 The reader can understand the main ideas, although they may be overly broad or simplistic. Supporting detail is often limited, overly general, or occasionally off-topic.	2 Main ideas are somewhat unclear or development is attempted but minimal; extensive repetition.
Organization How ideas are structured	4 The organization enhances the central idea(s) and its development. The order and structure are compelling and move the reader through the text easily.	3.5 The organization enhances the central idea(s) and its development. The order and structure are strong and move the reader through the text.	3 Organization is clear and coherent. Order and structure are present, but may seem formulaic.	2.5 An attempt has been made to organize the writing; however, the overall structure is inconsistent or skeletal.	2 The writing lacks a clear organizational structure. The reader has to reread substantial portions, or the piece is too short to demonstrate organizational skills.
Conventions Spelling, punctuation, grammar/usage, capitalization, etc.	4 Strong control: Errors are so few and so minor that the reader can easily skim right over them.	3.5 Good control: Errors are few and minor. Conventions support readability; little need for editing.	3 Moderate control: Significant errors do not occur frequently. Minor errors, while perhaps noticeable, do not impede readability; moderate need for editing.	2.5 Limited control: Errors begin to impede readability; significant need for editing.	2 Little control: Frequent, significant errors impede readability; substantial need for editing.