INDEPENDENT READING ESSAY RUBRIC
A single-column details a satisfactory essay, leaving space for evidence of outstanding elements and evidence of improvement areas.
Above &
Beyond
Evidence
of
Exceeding
Standards
3
SCORE
2 FOCUS
Response is clearly addressing the topic of the
prompt, focused on the areas mentioned, and
relating the overall meaning of the text.
2.5 ORGANIZATION
Organizational strategies and structures
(paragraphing, idea hooks, transitions, leads)
structures, are thoughtfully used develop a
controlling idea.
4 CONTENT
Adequate, specific, and/or illustrative content
that demonstrates an understanding of the
purpose, perceptive analysis, and a discussion
of meaning. Sufficient elaboration with clearly
presented information supported with wellchosen details.
2.5 USAGE
Strong control of grammar, punctuation,
mechanics, and format. Though there may be a
few errors, but these do not detract
substantially.
2.5 STYLE
Appropriate control of language, stylistic
techniques, and sentence structures that
creates a consistent tone.
3
6
3
3
Could’ve Done
Better
Areas that Need
Improvement
Basically Fine
Standards for This Performance
1-0
1-0
2-0
1-0
1-0
TOTAL
A:
18=100, 17=98, 16=95, 15=93, 14=90,
B:
13=88, 12=85, 11=83, 10=80,
C:
9=78, 8=75, 7=73, 6=70,
D - F:
5=68, 4=65, 3=63, 2=60, 1=58
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