Union Mine High School - Grading Rubrics

Grading Rubrics

General Scoring Rubric | Career Project Rubric | Comparison Contrast Essay Checklist Rubric | Rubric for Descriptive Essay

General Scoring RubricGo To Top of Page

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 RubricGo To Top of Page

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 RubricGo To Top of Page

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

Sentence Fluency __________

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

Organization __________

correctly uses a multiple paragraph format
organizes ideas logically, using either Block or Point by Point format
devotes one paragraph to each main idea

Conventions __________

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

18-20 = A
14-16 = B
11-13 = C
8-10 = D
7 and below = F

Total ______ Comments:

Rubric for Descriptive EssayGo To Top of Page

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.