iRubric: Response to Informational Reading rubric

The essay has multiple paragraphs, including an engaging hook, a clear focus and an appropriate organization, such as spatial, chronological, or order of importance. Transitions consistently help readers follow the organization. The concluding paragraph wraps up the essay and leaves the reader thinking or feeling.

The essay has multiple paragraphs including a hook, focus and a clear organization, such as spatial, chronological, or order of importance. Transitions usually help readers follow the organization. Concluding paragraph wraps up the essay, but does not leave the reader thinking or feeling anything.

The essay lacks either a hook or clear focus, has an organization, but either it needs improvement or it should be changed to a different organization. Some transitions are used, but more are needed. A concluding paragraph is present, but only restates the main ideas.

The writing lacks a hook and focus, and does not have a noticeable organization. Transitions may be lacking, and the relationship between details may be hard to understand. A concluding paragraph is lacking.

Writing has few to no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is consistently careful and precise. Significant revisions from first draft to final draft.

Writing contains only minor errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is usually careful and precise. Some revision from first draft to final draft.

Writing contains numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is often general, vague, or imprecise. Few revisions from first draft to final draft.

Numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling hinder comprehension. Word choice is general and imprecise. No revisions or no first draft.