Verbal / Visual Essay Rubric
Criteria
Level 4
Level 3
Paragraph form
Indented, introductory
sentence, supporting
evidence, concluding
sentence
Well-structured paragraphs, Form is evident, but no
No attempt at
but missing introduction or introduction and concluding paragraphs
conclusion
sentence
Written analysis
of work
Understands the literal
work and its themes.
Supports all ideas with
solid proof
Understands the work and
supplies proof for
meaning on literal level
Visual Exploration
Ideas, pictures and words
A variety of ideas are
Pictures reflect some ideas
form significant images explored in pictures and
in the work
which indicate a strong
indicate a solid
literal and metaphorical
understanding of the work
understanding of the work
Mechanics of Writing
No errors
5 or fewer grammar or
spelling errors
6-10 errors, much more
editing required
Overall Impression
Looking good; your effort
is obvious
Complete, but clichéd
Slapped that one together at It was due today?
the last moment
What? I, I, I....?
Following Directions
has all required components missing one component of missing 2 components of
of task
task
essay
Name:____________________________________________
Level 2
Level 1
Understands the general
States some aspects of
idea of the work and offers the work’s meaning.
No proof given
some proof
Pictures do not reflect
the work. Little
indication of
understanding
Multiple errors;
meaning is confusing
or lost
missing 3 or more
components of essay
Final Grade:________________________________________