Writing Rubric

Lake Region Union High School

  Fails to meet standard Nearly meets the standard Meets the standard Exceeds the standard Pts.
Point Values          
Focus / Topic (Hypothesis, Thesis, Main Idea) Focus / Topic cannot be determined Focus / Topic attempted, not Maintained consistently Focus / Topic stated and maintained Focus / Topic clearly articulated, consistently maintained throughout  
Supporting Information Lack of evidence Limited evidence Sufficient evidence Detailed support and clear evidence  
Organization Lack of structure Attempt at structure, lacks transition Logical order and structure, evidence of transitions Sophisticated structure and excellent transitions  
Grammar, Usage and Mechanics Minimal control of GUM, many errors (   ) Limited control of GUM and some errors (   ) Sufficient control of GUM few errors (   ) Excellent control of GUM  
Other          
           
           
           
           
        Total ___

 

Revised 8/23/04