iRubric: Writing to Perform Rubric

Writer makes more than 6 errors in
capitalisation and/or
punctuation.

Writer makes 5-6 errors in capitalisation and/or punctuation.

Writer makes 3-4 errors in capitalisation and/or punctuation.

Writer makes 1-2 errors in capitalisation and/or punctuation.

Student devotes little time and effort to the writing process. Doesn't seem to care.

Student devotes some time and effort to the writing process but was not very thorough. Does enough to get by.

Student devotes sufficient time and effort to the writing process (prewriting, drafting, reviewing, and editing). Works and gets the job done.

Student devotes a lot of time and effort to the writing process (prewriting, drafting, reviewing, and editing). Works hard to make the story wonderful.

There is little evidence of creativity in the story. The author does not seem to have used much imagination.

The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions, but they distract from the story. The author has tried to use his imagination.

The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has used his imagination.

The story contains many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has really used his imagination.

It is hard to tell who the
main characters are. They are not named or described.

The main characters are
named. The reader
knows very little about
the characters.

The main characters are named, and the reader knows some about each character, but detail is missing.

The main characters are
named and personality
is clear. Most readers
could describe the
characters accurately.

The writer and actors are unprepared. No additional items are used. The presentation takes more than 5 minutes. No eye contact is used, and it is difficult to hear the script.

The writer has not chosen appropriate actors, and the actors are not prepared. No additional items are used. The presentation takes more than 5 minutes. Not enough eye contact is used. The voice level is not approprate.

The writer has chosen appropriate actors, and most of the actors are well prepared for the presentation. Some additional items (props, scenery) may be used. The presentation takes no more than 5 minutes. An appropriate amount of eye contact and voice level are used.

The writer has chosen appropriate actors, and prepared well for their presentation. Scenery, props, clothing and additional items add to the play. The presentation takes no more than 5 minutes. An appropriate voice level is used and the actors face the audience.