Rubric Criteria
Criteria | Excellent(5 pts) | Good(4 pts) | Developing(3 pts) | Emerging(2 pts) | Beginning(1 pt) | No Evidence(-1 pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sensory Details and Imagery Use of sensory language and figurative devices to create vivid images | Uses rich sensory details and figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification) skillfully; creates powerful, memorable images | Uses sensory details and some figurative language effectively; creates clear images | Uses sensory details; limited figurative language; images are developing | Uses some sensory details; images are partially developed | Uses few details; images are vague | No sensory details |
Organization and Focus Logical organization with clear focus | Sophisticated organization; maintains clear focus throughout; effective transitions | Well organized; clear focus; smooth transitions | Organized; focus maintained; transitions present | Some organization; focus wavers; limited transitions | Little organization | No organization |
Language and Style Vocabulary, sentence variety, and voice | Precise, sophisticated vocabulary; varied sentence structures; distinctive voice | Strong vocabulary; sentence variety; clear voice | Appropriate vocabulary; some variety; emerging voice | Basic vocabulary; limited variety | Limited vocabulary | No style |
Conventions Grammar, spelling, and punctuation | Virtually error-free | Few errors | Some errors; do not interfere with meaning | Errors sometimes interfere | Many errors | Errors prevent understanding |
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