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Generic Scoring Rubric For Writing Assignments

This document provides a generic scoring rubric for writing assignments at Peters Township High School. It evaluates writing based on four criteria: content, organization, conventions, and format/documentation. For each criterion, it describes the characteristics of writing that would be considered advanced, proficient, partially proficient, or non-proficient. Content is evaluated based on how well the writing addresses the prompt, includes a thesis, and supports the thesis with relevant details. Organization is evaluated based on the structure of introduction, body, and conclusion, as well as the logical presentation of details. Conventions covers grammar, punctuation, and other rules of the English language. Format/documentation refers to how well the writing follows the assigned citation style such as M

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Generic Scoring Rubric For Writing Assignments

This document provides a generic scoring rubric for writing assignments at Peters Township High School. It evaluates writing based on four criteria: content, organization, conventions, and format/documentation. For each criterion, it describes the characteristics of writing that would be considered advanced, proficient, partially proficient, or non-proficient. Content is evaluated based on how well the writing addresses the prompt, includes a thesis, and supports the thesis with relevant details. Organization is evaluated based on the structure of introduction, body, and conclusion, as well as the logical presentation of details. Conventions covers grammar, punctuation, and other rules of the English language. Format/documentation refers to how well the writing follows the assigned citation style such as M

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Generic Scoring Rubric for Writing Assignments at Peters Township High School

Content

Advanced=4
The writing
- directly addresses the prompt or
task given; is fully on topic.
- has a well-written thesis.
- includes many relevant,
insightful details or examples that
support the thesis.
_____

Proficient=3
The writing
- directly addresses the prompt or
task given; is on topic.
- has a clear thesis.
- includes several relevant
details or examples that support
the thesis.

Partially Proficient=2
The writing
- is related to the prompt.
- has a thesis or main idea.
- includes several details or
examples, some of which may
not support the main idea.

Non-Proficient=1
The writing
- is not related to the prompt;
off topic.
- has no clear thesis or main
idea.
- has too few or unclear details
or examples.

_____
_____

Organization

Conventions *

Format and
Documentation (MLA,
APA or Turabian)

_____
The writing
- has no clear organizational
structure.
- presents supporting details or
examples in a random manner.
_____

The writing is structured


with
- an introduction, body,
and conclusion appropriate for the
writing prompt or task.
- relevant, insightful
supporting details or examples
presented in a logical order.
_____
Contains few, if any, errors
in the conventions of the
English language.
_____

The writing is structured


with
- an introduction, body, and
conclusion appropriate for the
writing prompt or task.
- supporting details or examples
presented in a logical order.
_____

The writing
- is missing one or more of
the following: introduction,
body, or conclusion.
- presents supporting details or
examples in a disorganized
way.
_____

Contains some errors in the


conventions of the English
language. (Errors do not interfere
with the readers understanding of
the essay.)
_____

Contains several errors in the


conventions of the English
language. (Errors may interfere
with the readers understanding
of the essay.)
_____

Contains serious errors in the


conventions of the English
language. (Errors do interfere
with the readers understanding
of the essay.)
_____

Contains few, if any, errors


in the format assigned.
Good source material with citations
and references used appropriately.
_____

Contains some errors in the


format assigned. Sources used but
with errors in citations and/or
references.
_____

Contains several errors in the


format assigned. Poor or
questionable sources used
and/or errors in citations and
references.
________

Contains serious errors in the


format assigned. Missing
sources and/or serious errors in
citations.
_____

*Conventions of the English language refer to grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and usage.
(Adapted from Pioneer Valley High School (Santa Maria, CA): School-wide Writing Rubric; Development Led by Teachers Annette MacCuish and Linda Castaneda)
http://www.nwaea.k12.ia.us/documents/filelibrary/90_90_90/CommonWrRubric_5AFB4BC82E3CF.pdf

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