Assessment Rubric: Writing An Essay
Learner:
Date:
4
3
2
1
Introduction
and
conclusion
Strong introduction and
conclusion showing clear
understanding of the topic.
Point well summarized in
the conclusion.
Good introduction and
conclusion showing
some understanding of
the topic.
Introduction and
conclusion needs to
be clearer and show
more understanding of
the topic.
Introduction
and conclusion
missing or weak.
Body
Outstanding, wellconstructed sentences and
paragraphs used to convey
the information.
Good sentences and
paragraphs used to
convey the information.
Sentences and
paragraphs used to
convey the information
need to be constructed
in a more logical way.
Sentences are illogical
and do not support
the topic.
Organization Outstanding format.
Excellent, neat handwriting.
and
Clear and purposeful.
style
Good format. Neat
handwriting. Ideas not
always to purpose.
Format requires some
work. Handwriting could
be neater. Purpose not
always clear.
Not the correct format.
Messy work with poor
letter formation.
Spelling and
Vocabulary
and
Punctuation
No spelling mistakes.
Excellent use of vocabulary.
Punctuation used correctly
every time.
Only a few spelling
mistakes have been
made. Good use of
vocabulary. Punctuation
mostly correct.
Multiple spelling
mistakes have
been made. Use of
vocabulary could be
better. Punctuation
mistakes evident.
Many spelling mistakes
made. Vocabulary
used is below what is
expected at this grade
level. Punctuation has
hardly been used or used
incorrectly.
Creativity
Topic has been approached
in a creative way.
Entertaining to read.
Some creativity has been
shown. Shows some
entertainment value.
More creativity needed.
Holds very little
entertainment value.
Not creative or
entertaining at all.
Criteria
Total :
/20
Assessment Rubric: Writing An Essay
Learner:
Date:
4
3
2
1
Introduction
and
conclusion
Strong introduction and
conclusion showing clear
understanding of the topic.
Point well summarized in
the conclusion.
Good introduction and
conclusion showing
some understanding of
the topic.
Introduction and
conclusion needs to
be clearer and show
more understanding of
the topic.
Introduction
and conclusion
missing or weak.
Body
Outstanding, wellconstructed sentences and
paragraphs used to convey
the information.
Good sentences and
paragraphs used to
convey the information.
Sentences and
paragraphs used to
convey the information
need to be constructed
in a more logical way.
Sentences are illogical
and do not support
the topic.
Organization Outstanding format.
Excellent, neat handwriting.
and
Clear and purposeful.
style
Good format. Neat
handwriting. Ideas not
always to purpose.
Format requires some
work. Handwriting could
be neater. Purpose not
always clear.
Not the correct format.
Messy work with poor
letter formation.
Spelling and
Vocabulary
and
Punctuation
No spelling mistakes.
Excellent use of vocabulary.
Punctuation used correctly
every time.
Only a few spelling
mistakes have been
made. Good use of
vocabulary. Punctuation
mostly correct.
Multiple spelling
mistakes have
been made. Use of
vocabulary could be
better. Punctuation
mistakes evident.
Many spelling mistakes
made. Vocabulary
used is below what is
expected at this grade
level. Punctuation has
hardly been used or used
incorrectly.
Creativity
Topic has been approached
in a creative way.
Entertaining to read.
Some creativity has been
shown. Shows some
entertainment value.
More creativity needed.
Holds very little
entertainment value.
Not creative or
entertaining at all.
Criteria
Total :
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