SCHOOL WIDE WRITING RUBRIC |
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EXEMPLARY |
ADEPT |
SATISFACTORY |
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT |
FAILING |
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| Purpose | The thesis statement is clear and concise. | The thesis statement is clear but not polished | The thesis statement is correctly placed | The thesis statement is unclear or weak. | The thesis statement is irrelevant or missing. |
| Topic Development |
Number or quality of details/evidence shows deep understanding of the content and strongly supports the thesis. | Details reveal an overall understanding of the topic and support the thesis | Details support the thesis and show some understanding of the topic | Details are not adequate in number and/or quality to prove the thesis | Details do not support the thesis |
| Organization | Logically ordered introduction, topic sentences, supporting details, and conclusion with clear transitions, showing evidence of careful planning. | Logically ordered introduction, topic sentences based on thesis, supporting details, and conclusion | Introduction, topic sentences, and conclusion are linked directly to thesis |
One or more topic sentences not based on thesis, introduction and/or conclusion poorly written |
Lack of organization apparent in introduction/conclusion and topic sentences are not linked to thesis |
| Language/ Style |
Fluent and interesting to read. Sophisticated vocabulary specific to the topic. |
Communicates main ideas clearly Proficient use of vocabulary specific to topic |
Communicates main ideas adequately Correct use of basic vocabulary specific to topic |
Confusing at times Faulty use of key terms |
Choppiness and lack of clarity interfere with reader's comprehension Misuse or nonuse of vocabulary specific to the topic |
| Standard English Conventions |
Excellent command of punctuation, spelling, grammar (fewer than 3 errors per page) |
Good command of punctuation, spelling, grammar (fewer than 5 errors per page) |
Adequate command of punctuation, spelling, grammar (fewer than 8 errors per page) |
Poor command of punctuation, spelling, grammar (fewer than 10 errors per page) |
Number of errors, compromises reader's comprehension |