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Writing Essay Rubric
Writing Essay Assessment
Personal essays express the writer’s thoughts and opinions, incorporate personal anecdotes or experiences, and are written in a less formal style. Student can receive a maximum of 12 points
Rubric Code:
PX42476
By
lupton
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Subject:
English
Type:
Assessment
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Writing Essay Assessment
Non-Performance
0 pts
Below Expectations
1 pts
Basic
2 pts
Proficient
3 pts
Advanced
4 pts
Elaboration/Support/ Style
Non-Performance
• it does not respond to the type of writing
the prompt is
intended to elicit,
• it cannot be
read because it
is illegible.
Below Expectations
• half or more of main ideas not supported
by details or irrelevant
• no transitions
• sentence style choppy
• vocabulary limited
Basic
• details may appear to be listed rather
than integrated into coherent flow
• few or no transitions
• most simple entences
• few precise or vivid words
Proficient
• all details related to topic
• some details not used effectively
• transitions used
• varied sentence style
• some precise, vivid words
Advanced
• each idea supported by details and brought to life
• choice of details effective
• effective and varied transition words and phrases
• varied sentence style
• precise, vivid words
Focus/Organization
Non-Performance
• it does not
respond to the
type of writing
the prompt is
intended to elicit
• it consists of lists,
notes, or drawings
rather than
sentences and
paragraphs.
Below Expectations
• evidence of attempt to respond to prompt
• no evidence of attentiveness to
audience
• focus on topic not sustained
• no opening or closing
• essay is not complete
Basic
• responds partially to the prompt but is
off-target in some way
• does not show evidence of attentiveness
to audience
• order of ideas not effective
• weak opening / closing
Proficient
• responds to the prompt
• appropriate to the audience
• focus not clear at every point
• ideas may not be in the most effective order
• an opening and closing
• sense of completeness
Advanced
• responds to the prompt
• appropriate to the audience
• single, distinct focus
• logical flow of ideas or events
• opening that draws in reader;
effective closing
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
Non-Performance
• it does not
respond to the
type of writing
the prompt is
intended to elicit.
• it cannot be
read because it
is illegible.
Below Expectations
•number and type of errors limit
meaning
• inadequate grasp of Standard
American English
• frequent errors in spelling, capitalization,
and usage
• many run-ons or fragments
• serious and frequent punctuation
errors
Basic
• number and type of errors may weaken the
meaning
• weaknesses in command of Standard
American English
• some spelling, capitalization, or usage
errors
• some fragments or run-ons
• some errors in punctuation
Proficient
• number and type of errors do not interfere with meaning
• consistent command of Standard
American English
• few, if any, spelling, capitalization,
or usage errors
Advanced
• sophisticated command of Standard English
• free of spelling, capitalization, and
usage errors
and subordination
• few, if any, errors in punctuation
Keywords:
Writing Essay Rubric
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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