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English Language & Composition 
English Language & Composition
Response to Literature
Rubric Code: Q369B6
By adjoankora
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
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Powered by iRubric English Language & Composition
  EXEMPLARY

4 pts

COMMENDABLE

3 pts

EFFECTIVE

(but with flaws)

2 pts

APPROACHES EFFECTIVE

1 pts

NOT EFFECTIVE

0 pts

THINKING

Development of ideas, clarity
of purpose
EXEMPLARY

Writer generates original
ideas, provides a compelling
thesis, synthesizes complex
concepts, and offers keen
insights.
COMMENDABLE

Writer demonstrates evidence
of original thinking, offers a
clear thesis, synthesizes
concepts, and displays
insight.
EFFECTIVE

Writer attempts analysis, but
demonstrates little or no
original thought or insight;
thesis is present but weak.
APPROACHES EFFECTIVE

Writer demonstrates general
awareness of purpose, but
central thesis is missing; no
evidence of original thought.
NOT EFFECTIVE

Writer shows little or no
understanding of purposes;
thinking lacks coherence.
ORGANIZATION

Arrangement and flow of
logic
EXEMPLARY

Writer's theme/thesis and
supporting evidence are
presented clearly and artfully,
enhancing impact.
COMMENDABLE

Writing contains clear focus
and flow of logic, including
an effective introduction and
conclusion, and skillful
transitions.
EFFECTIVE

Writing is generally focused;
some attempt at flow of logic,
but with limited success;
adequate but "formulaic"
introduction/conclusion.
APPROACHES EFFECTIVE

Writer's focus is either limited
or too broad; organization is
awkward and/or inconsistent;
ineffective introduction and/or
conclusion.
NOT EFFECTIVE

Writer's focus is unclear, with
poor organization, lack of
transitions; introduction
and/or conclusion is missing.
CONTENT

Supporting details
EXEMPLARY

Writer's choice of
supporting evidence is
rich and substantive;
sources are integrated in a
sophisticated manner.
COMMENDABLE

Writer's choice of content
is interesting and
meaningful, with effective
details and integration of
sources.
EFFECTIVE

Writer uses correct
information and sufficient
details to support focus,
but content does not
enhance meaning/impact.
APPROACHES EFFECTIVE

Information is generally
correct, but writing lacks
sufficient details and/or
some details fail to
support focus.
NOT EFFECTIVE

Writing contains details
that are confusing,
irrelevant or repetitive; no
integration of sources.
DICTION

Use of language, sentence
structure
EXEMPLARY

Writer's voice is clear.
Varied and elegant
sentences enhance impact.
Rich, effective vocabulary
and figurative language.
COMMENDABLE

Writer demonstrates an
awareness of the value of
good sentence variety and
generally rich language in
enhancing meaning.
EFFECTIVE

Writing contains some
sentence variety, correct
word usage, and
acceptable vocabulary,
but lacks richness.
APPROACHES EFFECTIVE

Lack of sentence variety,
limited vocabulary, and/or
errors in usage (ref., S/P,
V.T., inappropriate use of
first or second person).
NOT EFFECTIVE

Writing contains no
sentence variety, some
sentence fragments and/or
run-on sentences;
simplistic vocabulary.
MECHANICS

Spelling, punctuation,
paragraphing
EXEMPLARY

Writing contains very few
or no errors. Use of
mechanics enhances
meaning. Writer "breaks
rules" artfully
COMMENDABLE

Writing contains few errors,
sophisticated use of
grammar and punctuation,
and effective paragraphing.
EFFECTIVE

Writing features generally
correct spelling, paragraph
structure and grammar.
Errors do not interfere with
meaning.
APPROACHES EFFECTIVE

Writing contains errors -- in
spelling, grammar and/or
punctuation -- that interfere
with meaning,
NOT EFFECTIVE

Writing contains many
errors in spelling,
capitalization, punctuation
and/or paragraphing. Errors
seriously interfere with
meaning.




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