ANALYTIC SCALE
FOR RATING
COMPOSITION
TASK
Organization
Introduction,
Body and
Conclusion
Excelent to very good
Very good to good
Good to fair
Acceptable
Not acceptable
20-18
17-15
14-12
11-6
5-1
Some ideas aren't fully
developed;
Sequence is logical
problems with the
order of of ideas in
body,
problems of
organization interfere
Development of ideas
not complete;
paragraphs aren't
divided exactly right
Grammar problems
are apparent and have
a negative effect on
communication;
fragments or run-on
sentences present
Uses general writing
conventions but has
errors; spelling
problems distract
reader; punctuation
errors interfere with
ideas
Some vocabulary
missused; Poor
expression of ideas;
severe problems with
ordering of ideas,
inadequate effort at
organization
organization can not be
outlined by reader
Ideas incomplete;
hurridly written;
Completely inadequate
essay
Numerous serious
grammar problems;
difficult to read
senetences
Severe grammar
problems; reader can't
understand what the
writer was trying to say;
unintelligible sentence
structure
Complete disregard for
English writing
conventions; paper
illegible; obvious capitals
missing, no margins,
severe spelling problems
Fully developed ideas;
Conclusion logical and
complete
Content
the ideas are
thoroughly developed
Grammar
Correct use of English
grammar; no fragments
or run-on sentences
Punctuation,
spelling and
mechanics
Correct use of English
writing conventions;
left and right margins,
all needed capitals;
paragraphs indented;
punctuation and
spelling very neat
Variety of vocabulary
usage; register good
Vocabulary
Essay addresses the
topic but misses some
points; ideas could be
more fully developed
Some grammar
problems don't
influence
communication;
no fragments or run-on
sentences
Some problems with
writing conventions or
punctuation; occasional
spelling errors; left
margin correct; paper is
neat and legible
Good vacabulary, not
wordy; register OK
Parts of paper not
legible; errors in
sentence punctuation
Severe problems in
vocabulary
Inappropriate use of
vocabulary