School Name
English Writing Rubric
Name: _____________________________
Teacher: ________________ _________
Date Submitted: _____________________
Type of Essay: ____________________
Superior (4)
Criteria
Average (3)
Content
Significant central idea is
clearly introduced and
defined; supported with
concrete, substantial, and
consistently relevant
details.
Central idea is apparent but
trivial, too general, or
inadequate; supported by
details that are occasionally
repetitious, sketchy, or
somewhat relevant
The central idea is either
lacking or confusing, and it
is not supported by
concrete, relevant details.
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Development
Subject and purpose are
planned; clearly ordered and
developed sentences;
attention to proportion and
emphasis. Paragraphs are
OK. Transitions are explicit
and effective but not contrived.
Purpose and plan are
apparent but not fulfilled.
Subject developed with
occasional disproportion or
inappropriate emphasis.
Paragraphs OK. Transitions
clear but monotonous.
Plan and purpose are
inadequately developed, or are
developed with irrelevant,
redundant, or inconsistent
information. Paragraphs not
unified, Transitions unclear,
contrived, or absent
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Sentence
Structure
Sentences are complete
and skillfully constructed,
exhibiting unity, coherence,
and precision.
Sentences are correctly
constructed but lack
distinction
Sentences are not unified
or coherent. Sentences are
frequently fused,
incomplete, monotonous, or
juvenile.
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Inappropriate, vague, or
substandard language
used.
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Communication is
frequently marred by
deviations from standards
in correct spelling,
grammar, and punctuation.
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Diction
Grammar,
Spelling,
Punctuation
Generally, words selected
Language is direct,
are technically accurate and
economical, objective, and
clear but some choices are
technically accurate.
idiomatic or juvenile.
Grammar, punctuation, and
spelling are error free.
Clarity and quality of
expression are weakened
by occasional errors in
standard grammar,
punctuation, and spelling.
Points
Unacceptable (2)
TOTAL
Teacher Comments:
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