ELA
Name: ______________________
6-8 Essay
Introduction includes a
clear thesis and gives
some background for a
reader to understand it.
1 criterion to a 5
is not fully or
consistently met
at grade level.
Organization
W.11-12.a-e
Essay has a variety of
reasons that are
somewhat supported by
details or examples;
essay somewhat
addresses other
viewpoints and/or logic.
Essay uses a clear, albeit
predictable
organization; focus is
maintained throughout
the essay and within
paragraphs.
Essay uses advanced
structures and/or uses a
clear structure to
maintain a focus on
proving the thesis.
Conclusion
W.11-12.1e
Answering the
Prompt & Ideas
W.11-12.1b
8-10 Essay
Conclusion restates and
may be particularly
memorable or
meaningful to the
reader through analysis.
Conclusion paragraph
restates thesis and
previous points using
synonyms.
Vocab &
Language
10-12 Essay
Intro clearly states
thesis and gives complex
background/ context;
may also hook the
reader.
Essay uses a variety of
very specific evidence,
details, and examples to
support the thesis;
points are wellsupported and logic is
used to add complexity.
Language use is formal,
confident, appropriate,
and varied to keep the
reader’s interest.
Language use is
generally confident and
formal. Word choice is
varied and appropriate
to the prompt.
Grammar &
Spelling
LANGUAGE (L.11-12.2)
WRITING
Intro
W.11-12.1a
Mock ACT Test Rubric: Common Core State Standards
The absence of errors
indicates mastery of
grammar and/or
mastery of editing skills.
The general lack of
errors shows mastery of
grammatical concepts
and/or editing skills.
Below a 6
2 or more
criteria to a 5
are not met or
are below
grade level.
1 criterion to a 5
is not fully or
consistently met
at grade level.
2 or more
criteria to a 5
are not met or
are below
grade level.
Essay’s structure
is inconsistent,
unclear, or
ineffective.
2 or more
criteria to a 5
are not met or
are below
grade level.
Conclusion is not
fully developed
or focused,
including
summary.
Word choices
are somewhat
appropriate and
may be
redundant.
Errors indicate a
partial lack of
understanding in
grammar or
editing.
2 or more
criteria to a 5
are not met or
are below
grade level.
2 or more
criteria to a 5
are not met or
are below
grade level.
Errors
indicate a lack
of
understanding
in grammar or
editing.
Teacher’s Assessment: Overall, I would have rated this as a ____/48 essay.
Here’s why:
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ELA
Name: ______________________
Rubric Continued: Peer Feedback & Student Self-Assessment
Turn-In Guidelines
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In pencil
Stayed in margins
Single spacing
Legible writing
Effort Considerations
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Self-Assessment
What did you do well?
Time used effectively
Appropriate length completed
Proofreading attempted?
Timing & Notes
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Time started: __________
Time finished: _________
Time spent total: _______ minutes
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What could you do to use your time more effectively?
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What was difficult for you? How can you improve in that
area?
What should you do differently on the real ACT?
Peer Assessment
What do YOU think this person did well?
Is there anything the person COULD have said, but didn’t?
What could have been stronger in this draft?
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