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 | |
