Sunday, November 21, 2010

Rubric Evaluation


Rubric Evaluation


Rubric Evaluation



Levels (Criteria)
Dimensions
(Categories)
Strong
"In Control"
5
Developing"Coming Along"
3
Not There Yet

1
Points
IDEAS-clear and focussed
-holds attention
-rich with details and anecdotes
-fresh, original treatment of ideas
-easy to understand
-adequate but mundane treatment of ideas
-some attempt at support or expansion but key issues or story line not fleshed out or confused by irrelevant detail
-all events assume equal importance
-unclear
-leaves reader hungry for details
-text may be repetitious, confusing or disconnected
- random thoughts
ORGANIZATION-order, structure or presentation of information is compelling and moves the reader through the text
-flows smoothly
-inviting introduction draws reader in
-satisfying conclusion
-thoughtful, smooth transitions
-structure moves reader through text without confusion
-recognizable introduction and conclusion
-connections between ideas may be unclear at times
-a clear sense of direction is not evident
-ideas may be strung together loosely
-ineffective or nonexistent lead and conclusion
-hard to determine the main point
VOICE-tone of writing is individual and engaging, appropriate to purpose and audience
-writer has taken risks by revealing himself
-commitment to topic
-writing contains generalities and few personal insight
-tone may be pleasant and "safe"
-individual perspective or sincerity is not evident
-style does not match audience or purpose
-monotone, flat writing
-lifeless, risk-free
WORD CHOICE-powerful, engaging words, convey the intended impression in a precise, interesting and natural way
-phrases create pictures, linger in reader's mind
-words are adequate, correct
-attempts at colourful language may go too far
-passive verbs, mundane nouns, some adjectives and adverbs
-vocabulary may be vague and immature
-clichés, jargon
-guess at meaning
SENTENCE FLUENCY-natural flow to sentences
-sentences are well-constructed with strong and varied structure
-cadence invites oral reading
-text seems more pleasant and businesslike than musical
-sentences are generally correct with some variety in length and structure
-sentences choppy or awkward
-most sentences are simple in structure and begin the same way
-frequent connectives
CONVENTIONS-writer demonstrates a grasp of standard writing conventions
-some minor errors
-reasonable control over conventions
-some misspellings, errors in internal punctuation, attempted paragraphing
-frequent errors in conventions may interfere with reading

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