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9th Grade Writing Rubric
9th Grade Writing Rubric
Rubric Code:
X6C9CX
By
beckerae
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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.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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