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9th Grade Writing Rubric 
9th Grade Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: R6BBAC
By mswilber
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

1 pts

Below Average

2 pts

Average

3 pts

Above Average

4 pts

Exceptional

5 pts

Focus & Coherence

Poor

Individual paragraphs and/or the composition as a whole are not focused.
Below Average

Individual paragraphs and/or the composition as a whole are somewhat focused.
Average

Individual paragraphs and the composition as a whole are, for the most part, focused.
Above Average

Individual paragraphs and composition as a whole are focused.
Exceptional

Individual paragraphs have topic sentences. These sentences are supported by the research and writing. Each paragraph supports the thesis statement.
Organization

Poor

The writer's progression of ideas are not logical.
Below Average

The writer's progression of thought from sentence to sentence and/or paragraph to paragraph may not always be smooth or completely logical.
Average

The writer's organization has a basic mastery of three main points as well as an introduction and conclusion.
Above Average

The writer has an engaging introduction with a preview and thesis statement. Each main point supports the thesis, and the paragraphs are presented in a logical manner. The paper has a thoughtful conclusion.
Exceptional

The writer has an exceptionally engaging introduction with a clear preview and thesis statement. Each main point has a clear transition and topic sentence. Additionally, each paragraph reinforces the thesis statement. The paper has a thoughtful conclusion.
Development of Ideas

Poor

The writer presents one or more ideas but provides little or no development of those ideas.
Below Average

The writer attempts to develop the composition by listing ideas or briefly explaining them but it is limited and superficial.
Average

The writer attempts to develop all the ideas included in the composition.
Above Average

The writer has advanced attempts to develop all the ideas included in the composition, and the ideas are clearly supported with research. However, these ideas may be obvious or surface level concepts.
Exceptional

The writer's thorough and specific development of each idea creates depth of thought in the composition, enabling the reader to truly understand and appreciate the writer's ideas. The idea's are clearly supported with research.
Voice

Poor

The writer does not engage the reader, therefore failing to establish a connection.
Below Average

There may be moments when the writer engages the reader but fails to sustain the connection.
Average

The writer engages the reader and sustains this connection throughout most of the composition. The writer has basic sentence structure and word choice.
Above Average

The writer engages the reader and sustains this connection throughout the composition. The writer has varied sentence structure and word choice.
Exceptional

The writer engages the reader and sustains this connection throughout the composition. The writer has interesting and varied sentence structure as well as impeccable word choice.
Conventions

Poor

There is little or nor evidence in the composition that the writer can correctly apply the conventions of the English language.
Below Average

Errors in conventions and sentence structure throughout the composition may indicate a limited control of conventions.
Average

The writer demonstrates a good command of spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar, usage.
Above Average

The overall strength of the conventions of spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar usage contributes to the effectiveness of the composition.
Exceptional

The writing is free from all conventional errors.




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