Writing structure rubric
Novice |
Comments | Apprentice |
Comments | Proficient |
Comments | Distinguished |
Comments |
Limited awareness of audience or purpose |
Some evidence of communicating with an audience for a specific purpose; some lapses in focus. |
Focused on a purpose; communicates with an audience; evidence of voice and suitable tone. |
Establishes a purpose and maintains clear focus; strong awareness of audience; evidence of distinctive voice and appropriate tone. |
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Minimal idea development; limited or unrelated details. |
Unelaborated idea development; unelaborated or repitious details. |
Depth of idea development supported by elaborated, relevant details. |
Depth and complexity of ideas supported by rich, engaging, and pertinent details; evidence of analysis; reflection, insight. |
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Random or weak organization. |
Lapses in organization or coherence. |
Logical, coherent organization |
Careful and subtle organization. |
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Incorrect or ineffective sentence structure. |
Simplistic or awkward sentence structure. |
Controlled and varied sentence structure. |
Variety of sentence structure and length enhances effect. |
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Incorrect or ineffective language. |
Simplistic or imprecise language. |
Acceptable, effective language. |
Precise and rich language. |
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Errors in spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are disproportionate to length and complexity. |
Some errors in spelling, punctuation, and capitalization that do not interfere with communication. |
Few errors in spelling, punctuation and capitalization relative to length and complexity. |
Control of spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. |
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