iRubric: Writing Assignments rubric

The student writer does not meet the criteria established in the assignment sheet. Please meet with me or email me to discuss revision ideas.

The student writer begins to use imagery and connotative language. Descriptive examples are present but would benefit from more development. The sentence structure does not yet demonstrate craft, and figurative devices are not yet present or developed.

The student writer uses some imagery and connotative language. Descriptive examples are present but would benefit from more development. The sentence structure demonstrates an understanding of craft but still needs development, and figurative devices are present but still need development.

The student writer uses some imagery and connotative language. Descriptive examples are clear and effective. The sentence structure demonstrates craft, and figurative devices are clear and aid description.

The student writer demonstrates difficulty with quality writing mechanics. Please meet with me or email me to discuss revision ideas.

The student writer does not yet use transitional words/phrases, and topic sentences are not used consistently. A sense of tone is not yet developed through word choice, and the perspective is inconsistent. The student writer uses passive verbs throughout and has difficulty with subject/verb agreement.

The student writer uses some transitional words/phrases, and topic sentences are present but could be more effective. A sense of tone is developing through word choice, and the perspective is mostly consistent but with some deviations. The student writer uses active verbs but with some inconsistency and has some noticeable difficulty with subject/verb agreement

The student writer effectively uses transitional words/phrases, and topic sentences are clear and effective. A sense of tone is present in word choice, and the perspective is consistent throughout. The student writer uses active verbs throughout and has no issues with subject/verb agreement.

The student writer does not use MLA format. Please meet with me or email me to discuss revision ideas.

The student writer uses MLA format but with numerous errors.

The student writer uses MLA but with some minor errors.

The student writer correctly uses MLA formatting throughout the document.