Rubrics for essay writing for high school doc

3 2 Structure, Logic and Transitions _____ out of 5 points Logical progression of ideas with well-executed transitions. Logical progression of ideas but often lacks transitions. Gaps in logic or no transitions. Disorganized; appears to have been written as thoughts occurred to the writer. 13-15 11-12 9-10 7-8 Grammatical Accuracy

Common Rubric for High School Writing Samples COMPOSING ComposingComposing 4 3 2 1 ORGANIZATION AND UNITY Introduction with clear, focused thesis stating a well-defined position Exhibits unity by following a logical organizational plan Maintains a consistent point of view

Uses transitions, connecting ideas within/across paragraphs Effective conclusion, may restate the problem and recommend a solution/call to action Introduction may include a thesis with an unclear position Exhibits inconsistent unity and a lack of organization due to major digressions

Writing Rubric – Personal Narrative Excellent Good Fair Unsatisfactory 4 Ideas & Content creates a focused, very detailed picture of the event; expresses fresh insights about the significance or importance of the topic 3 Ideas & Content crafts a clear description of a place; details help convey key ideas and insights to the reader.