Writing Assessment Rubric
IDEAS AND CONTENT
_____5 Sticks to main idea throughout, uses supporting details and examples.
_____4
_____3 Occasionally wanders from main idea, lack supporting details.
_____2
_____1 Has no main idea, does not support idea, limited information.
VOICE
_____5 Strong individualistic style, style, sincere and suits author's purpose.
_____4
_____3 Style and enthusiasm inconsistent.
_____2
_____1 Flat, dull, lifeless.
SENTENCE STRUCTURE
_____5 Paper is easy to read and understand, fluid and varied sentences.
_____4
_____3 Sentences are understandable but tend to be mechanical.
_____2
_____1 Sentence flaws make paper hard to read and understand.
ORGANIZATION
_____5 Has clear beginning focus, strong ending, uses natural transitions.
_____4
_____3 Generally writes with a clear sequence, weak transitions.
_____2
_____1 Has no clear beginning and ending, sequence and details confused.
WRITING CONVENTIONS (Punctuation, spelling, grammar, etc.)
_____5 No glaring errors, paper easy to read and understand.
_____4
_____3 Noticeable errors that begin to impair readability.
_____2
_____1 Numerous errors, paper difficult to read.
WORD CHOICE
_____5 Uses varied words, fresh, original, and fit the author's purpose.
_____4
_____3 Offers general or ordinary words, only some variety.
_____2
_____1 No new or different words, weak, repetitive language.