iRubric: ESL 085 Writing Rubric

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ESL 085 Writing Rubric ESL 085 Writing Rubric Rubric Code: M563C9 By fmorvany Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

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	Poor 1 pts	Fair 3 pts	Good 6 pts
Ideas/Content	Poor An attempt was made, but the ideas and content are not developed.	Fair Ideas and content are vague and are somewhat well-developed. The focus is demonstrated but not very clear. There are a few details that support the main idea.	Good Ideas and content are clear, complete, and well-developed. One clear focus should is apparent. Development and details are thorough, balanced, and well suited to audience and purpose.
Organization	Poor An attempt was made at organization, but the order is not logical.	Fair There is some order of ideas, but organization is not always logical. All paragraphs are not specific to one central idea. Few if no transitions are used.	Good Organization is well thought out and the order of ideas are apparent. The structure suits the topic, with a consciously planned opening and closing, each paragraph specific to one central idea, and transitions that tie the details together.
Voice	Poor Voice is either inappropriate or mechanical and monotone.	Fair Voice is appropriate at times, but changes at times.	Good Voice fits the purpose and type of piece, and is appropriately formal or casual, distant or intimate, depending on the audience and purpose.
Word Choice	Poor Very little variety in word choice.	Fair The writer varies word choice, but sometimes the words are too general or overused.	Good The writer uses specific words and phrases to convey the intended message in an interesting, precise, and natural way appropriate to audience and purpose.
Sentence Fluency	Poor Most sentences are fragments or run-ons.	Fair Sentences structures tend to be repeated. There is very little variety of sentence structure.	Good There is a rhythm and flow of language. Sentence structure is strong and varied.
Conventions	Poor There are several mistakes in writing, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and paragraph breaks.	Fair There are a few mistakes in writing, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and paragraph breaks.	Good The writing, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and paragraph breaks are almost perfect.