iRubric: STAAR 9th Grade LITERARY ESSAY rubric

*inappropriate story structure for prompt
*literary devices are inappropriate or not evident
*lacks focus of character, event or idea
*presentation is weak
*repetition/wordiness sometimes causes major disruptions
*lack of transitions makes story hard to follow

*evident story structure but not always appropriate to the demands of the prompt
*literary devices are somewhat suited to the literary task
*some details contribute to story
*weak focus on character, event, or idea
*inconsistent presentation *repetition/wordiness sometimes causes minor disruptions
*weak transitions

*structure is mostly appropriate and responsive to demands of the prompt
*literary devices adequately suit the literary task
*story is clearly conveyed
*most details contribute to the effectiveness of the story
*generally sustained focus on character, event, or idea
*adequately controlled presentation
*transitions are mostly meaningful

*structure is appropriate and responsive to demands of the prompt
*literary devices are particularly well suited to the literary task
*story is skillfully conveyed
*all details contribute to the effectiveness of the story
*sustained focus on character, event, or idea
*well controlled presentation
*transitions are meaningful

*word choice is limited
*sentences are simplistic, awkward or uncontrolled
*little or no command of spelling, punctuation and grammar rules
*errors make writing hard to read & understand

*word choice is general/basic
*sentences may be awkward or only somewhat controlled
*partial command of sentence boundaries, spelling, punctuation, and grammar rules
*some errors are evident & create minor disruptions in fluency of the writing or the clarity of the story

*word choice is mostly specific and concrete
*sentences are varied and adequately controlled
*adequate command of sentence boundaries, spelling, punctuation, and grammar rules
*although some errors may be evident, they create few (if any) disruptions in fluency of the writing or the clarity of the story

*word choice is vivid and expressive
*sentences are purposeful, varied, and well controlled
*consistent command of sentence boundaries, spelling, punctuation, and grammar rules
*although minor errors may be evident, they do not detract from the fluency of the writing or the clarity of the story