iRubric: Informal Essay Rubric

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Informal Essay Rubric Informal Essay Rubric Rubric displaying content, conventions, voice, word choice, and handwriting. Rubric Code: C24XA93 By kteacher07 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Writing Rubric
	emerging 1 pts	limited 2 pts	Meets 3 pts	Exceeds 4 pts
Focus / Ideas Content	emerging -lacks focus; unclear -details related to topic but lacking support. -ideas unclear; not developed	limited -somewhat clear focus on topic -several details relevant to topic -several ideas clearly developed	Meets -clear focus on prompt -many interesting details relevant to topic -most ideas clearly developed	Exceeds -clear, strong focus on prompt -all details relevant and show knowledge of topic -all ideas clearly developed
Voice	emerging -limited use of words to show feelings -words provide only a hint of the writer; lack life and energy	limited -a few words show feelings -words sometimes show personal feelings, but often distant	Meets -some expressive, individualistic words to show feelings -words often show personality of writer; engaging, lively, interesting, and sincere	Exceeds -many expressive, engaging, sincere words to show feelings -words continually show personality of writer and provide a sense of excitement, humor, or suspense
Word Choice	emerging - words are vague, simple -limited vocabulary; may or may not be used correctly -fuzzy images	limited -words are ordinary, average, functional, -a few attempts at colorful vocabulary used -overall limited variety of words used	Meets -some interesting images throughout writing -some powerful and dynamic vocabulary used -a variety of words used to paint a picture	Exceeds -maintains interesting, precise, rich vocabulary throughout writing -vocabulary words are powerful and dynamic -rich, concise, vivid words paint a picture
Conventions	emerging -capitalization correct -punctuation correct -paragraphing correct -proper grammar -spelling/priority words correct 5 errors *repeated errors only counted once -Some parts are legible to read while some parts are not legible. (Mixture) Not consistent throughout the paper.	limited -capitalization correct -punctuation correct -paragraphing correct -proper grammar -spelling/priority words correct 3-4 errors *repeated errors only counted once Mostly legible	Meets -capitalization correct -punctuation correct -paragraphing correct -proper grammar -spelling/priority words correct 2 errors *repeated errors only counted once -Well-formed writing	Exceeds -capitalization correct -punctuation correct -paragraphing correct -proper grammar -spelling/priority words correct 0-1 error *repeated errors only counted once -Neat, legible, well-formed