Skip to main content

iRubric: Reaction Paper Rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Reaction Paper Rubric 
The students will be graded on 14 two-page reaction papers written in response to a question about each chapter reading.
Rubric Code: N246C33
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Humanities  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Criterion
  Poor

Does not meet assignment objectives

10 pts

Fair

Assignment objectives minimally met

20 pts

Good

Meets assignment ojbectives

30 pts

Excellent

Exceeds assignment objectives

40 pts

Content & Development
25 pts

Poor

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
Questions were not adequately answered.
Fair

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Good

- Content is accurate and persuasive.
- Major points are stated.
- Responses are adequate and address assignment.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Excellent

- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Responses are excellent, timely and address assignment including course concepts.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure
5 pts

Poor

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Fair

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.
Good

- Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are present.
- Conclusion is logical.
Excellent

-Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Format
5 pts

Poor

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.
- Paper is inadequate/excessive in length.
-Paper is not double spaced
Fair

- Paper follows most guidelines.
- Paper is over/ under word length.
Good

- Paper follows designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Format is good.
Excellent

- Paper follows all designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Format enhances readability of paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
5 pts

Poor

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Fair

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors.
Spelling is correct.
Excellent

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.



Keywords:
  • Critical thinking and analysis







Do more with this rubric:

Preview

Preview this rubric.

Edit

Modify this rubric.

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.


Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.

n202