iRubric: Short Response rubric

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Short Response Opinion Paragraph Rubric Code: NX97W8X By tevans107 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Short Response
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Claim- Restate and Answer	Poor Claim is not stated.	Fair Claim is not stated in a complete sentence.	Good Claim is stated in a complete sentence.	Excellent Claim is stated in a complete sentence and introduces the main character.
Cite the Sources	Poor Gives no details to support the claim.	Fair Gives one detail to support the claim.	Good Gives two, satisfactory details to support the claim.	Excellent Gives two outstanding details to support the claim.
Explain (in your own words)	Poor Contains no specific reasons to support claim.	Fair Contains specific reasons to support claim, but too many questions have to be asked.	Good Contains specific reasons to support claim from both texts.	Excellent Contains specific reasons to support claim from both texts and adds own thoughts.
Organization/Structure	Poor No organization. Transitions are not present.	Fair Organization is clear. Some transitions are present.	Good Logical progression of details. Transitions present, however do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.	Excellent Logical progression of details. Transitions are appropriate and used effectively.
Grammar/ spelling	Poor More than 5 errors in grammar and spelling that catch the readers attention and interrupt the flow of the paragraph.	Fair 4-5 errors in grammar and spelling that catch the readers attention and interrupt the flow of the paragraph.	Good 3 errors in grammar or spelling but the paragraph is still easy to read.	Excellent 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling so the paragraph is exceptionally easy to read.
Closing sentence	Poor Paragraph does not contain a closing sentence.	Fair Paragraph contains a closing sentence but contradicts the claim or is copied from claim.	Good Paragraph contains a closing sentence that supports the claim.	Excellent Paragraph contains a closing sentence that supports the claim and adds voice.