iRubric: mountain essay and report writing rubric

__little or no attempt at a plan
___Introduction with topic sentence and plan is absent or unclear
___Introduction with topic sentence and plan is absent or unclear
___Disorganized; no transitions; transitions not used correctly
___No examples and/or explanations to support the topic
___No or inappropriate conclusion

___Introduction shows an attempt at a topic sentence and a plan
___Minimal support in body paragraphs; topic not developed
___Somewhat organized with simple transitions
___Few/weak examples and explanations; some not related to the topic
___Weak conclusion paragraph; mostly repeats the introduction

___Introduction with topic sentence and plan clearly fits the prompt, task, or topic
___Body paragraphs contain accurate reasons, details, and facts to support topic
___Transitions fit the report or essay’s purpose and help with organization
___Good examples; clear explanations support the topic
___Solid conclusion paragraph fits the topic, introduction, and purpose of the report or essay

___Introduction with strong topic sentence and plan fits the prompt, task, or topic in an interesting way
___Body paragraphs contain solid reasons, details, and facts; all shared with confidence
___Excellent organization; good use of transitions to point out supporting reasons or facts
___Many exceptional examples with good explanation and evidence
___Strong conclusion paragraph fits the topic, introduction, and purpose of the report or essay

___Many fragments and/or run-on sentences; several short, choppy sentences

___Repeated words or phrases; some used incorrectly

___No clear purpose

___Mostly simple sentences or sentences that begin the same way

___Basic words and descriptions

___Style of report or essay fits the purpose but needs development; voice and tone not clear

___Different sentence structures; variety in the way sentences begin

___Familiar/ordinary words fit the topic; descriptive words used effectively

___Style fits the purpose for the report or essay; voice and tone are evident

___A variety of simple, compound, and complex sentences

___Rich words and content create mental pictures; help the reader understand and appreciate the topic

___Style fits the purpose of the report or essay; strong voice; clear tone