Scoring Rubric for Writing
4
A writing sample in this category focuses on the purpose and reflects an awareness of audience. Ideas are clear and fully developed. This paper includes all or most of these characteristics:
· an effective beginning
· varied types of sentences
· a topic sentence that states the main idea
· fully developed information and/or sensory details that enhance the main details
· logical development
· correct application of mechanics
· grammar and usage skills appropriate to grade level
3
A writing sample in this category focuses on the purpose and reflects a sense of audience. Ideas are clear yet some details are omitted. This paper includes all or most of these characteristics:
· an adequate beginning
· varied types of sentences
· clear, but not vivid language
· a topic sentence that states the main idea
· sufficient information and/or sensory details to enhance the main idea
· logical development
2
A writing sample in this category responds to the assignment, but lacks clarity and completeness. This paper includes all or most of these characteristics:
· an abrupt or vague beginning
· unvaried types of sentences
· dull and repetitive language
· a topic sentence that is too broad or too narrow
· sketchy information or details
· confused development
· inconsistent application of mechanics, grammar, and usage skills appropriate to grade level
· grammar, and usage skills appropriate to grade level
1
A writing sample in this category does not deal with the assignment. Ideas are not clear. This paper includes all or most of these characteristics:
· an abrupt or vague beginning
· unvaried types of sentences
· dull and repetitive language
· no topic sentence
· irrelevant information and/or details
· no logical development
· excessive errors in application of
o mechanics, grammar, and usage skills appropriate to grade level
o skills appropriate to grade level
· generally correct application of
o mechanics, grammar, and usage
o skills appropriate to grade level