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Grading Rubrics
General Scoring Rubric
6 - The paper is an excellent composition. It is written clearly and efficiently with effective diction and lively language. It has all or most of the following:
- solid organization
- clear plan and sense of completeness
- clearly defined support which includes effective reasoning, vivid details, and unique insight
- sentence variety and sophistication which enhances impact
- few or no errors
- mature specific vocabulary
- strong voice and tone
- uses prompt as basis for sharing unique insights or creatively develops prompt
5 - The paper is a solid composition. It has all or most of the following:
- coherence between introduction, support, and conclusion
- clearly defined support which includes relevant detail
- few violations in conventions
- a variety of sentence structures
- clear, effective writing
- expanded vocabulary
- fully develops the prompt/thesis
4 - The paper is an adequate composition in all elements but there may be some flaws. It has all or most of the following:
- a clear subject
- a few minor digressions from the plan but no major digressions
- generalizations supported by relevant detail
- some (but not many) violations in conventions
- some expanded vocabulary
- develops the major expectation of the prompt/ thesis
3 - The paper is a minimally adequate composition. It has all or most of the following:
- a subject somewhat related to the topic
- digressions from the plan
- limited support for generalizations
- some errors in conventions which may impede the reader
- common vocabulary
- addresses major intentions of the prompt
2/1 - The paper does not meet minimum expectations. It has all or most of the following:
- unclear subject/absent main idea
- major digressions from plan
- support is simplistic, repetitious, vague, or confusing
- numerous mechanical errors which may interfere with communication
- paper too brief or unfinished
- limited vocabulary/incorrect word choice
- barely addresses intention of the prompt
Career Project Rubric
1. Cover Page and overall professional presentation
A…………………………………………………………F
2. Cover Letter
Organization:
A…………………………………………………………F
Development:
A…………………………………………………………F
Expression:
A…………………………………………………………F
3. Resume
Detail:
A…………………………………………………………F
Layout:
A…………………………………………………………F
4. Application
A…………………………………………………………F
5. References
A…………………………………………………………F
6. Interview
Organization:
A…………………………………………………………F
Development:
A…………………………………………………………F
Expression
A…………………………………………………………F
7. Reflection
Organization:
A…………………………………………………………F
Development:
A…………………………………………………………F
Expression:
A…………………………………………………………F
Comparison Contrast Essay Checklist Rubric
5=Excellent 4=Highly Competent 3=Competent 2=Inadequate Response 1=Numerous Errors
Directions: Score each area on a scale of 1-5
Ideas and Content __________
- compares and contrasts subjects clearly
- demonstrates a clear sense of purpose by use of the thesis statement
- ideas are fully developed
- opens with an attention-getting introduction
- ends with an effective conclusion
- includes transitional words and phrases to show relationships
- among ideas and maintain coherence within and between paragraphs
- uses a variety of sentence structures
- sentences are clear and avoid clutter
- correctly uses a multiple paragraph format
- organizes ideas logically, using either Block or Point by Point format
- devotes one paragraph to each main idea
- contains no more than two or three minor errors in grammar and usage
- contains no more than two or three minor errors in capitalization and punctuation
- words are spelled correctly
14-16 = B
11-13 = C
8-10 = D
7 and below = F
Total ______ Comments:
Rubric for Descriptive Essay
5 An outstanding essay is characterized by most of the following:
- Essay begins originally and author masterfully reveals tone through concrete detail.
- Essay presents abundant concrete sensory details with a unique voice.
- Essay is coherent and organization creatively serves the author's purpose.
- Figures of speech are creative and apt.
- Diction is concrete and exemplary, and syntax varied and flows exceptionally well.
- Uses conventions of written English effectively, with no errors.
4 A strong essay is characterized by many of the following:
- Essay begins effectively; tone is clear, but voice is less compelling than in a 5 essay.
- Essay presents numerous concrete sensory details.
- Essay is coherent and organization serves author's purpose.
- Figures of speech help to convey author's tone adequately.
- Diction is concrete and above-average in maturity. Syntax is varied, but flows less well.
- Uses conventions of English language effectively, with only a few minor errors.
3 An adequate essay is characterized by many of the following:
- Introduction adequately engages reader.
- Essay presents some concrete sensory details of setting and character, but imagery less effective than in a 4 paper.
- Essay is reasonably coherent, but plan may be flawed, and essay may have small areas of confusion.
- Essay employs figures of speech, but they are hackneyed.
- Diction is accurate but pedestrian. Syntax flows less than a 4 or 5 essay.
- May contain several minor errors in English conventions, but these errors do not impede the reader’s understanding.
2 An inadequate essay is characterized by many of the following:
- Introduction does not adequately lead reader into story, nor is theme/reflection clear.
- Essay may present some concrete sensory details, but subject is not adequately described.
- Essay is incoherent in areas, and plan does not serve author's purpose.
- Essay does not employ figurative language.
- Some diction may be nonstandard or inaccurate; may contain a few sentence errors.
- Errors in English conventions impede the reader’s understanding.
1 A limited essay is characterized by many of the following:
- Introduction does not address the prompt or lead reader into the story; there is no attempt to develop theme/reflect on events narrated.
- Little or no concrete sensory detail is provided.
- Essay is incoherent and difficult to follow; there is little evidence of an organizational plan.
- Essay does not employ figurative language.
- Essay contains numerous sentence errors, and nonstandard or inaccurate diction abounds.
- Makes many errors in English conventions to the point of inhibiting reader understanding.