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Informative Grading Rubric

This document outlines a rubric for grading informative essays with 4 levels (10, 8, 6, and 5 or fewer points). A 4 level essay has a clear introduction and topic, well-developed main ideas supported by evidence, and an effective conclusion. It is logically organized with smooth transitions. The language is formal with varied sentences, and mechanics are correct. A 3 level essay needs some improvement in areas like introduction, support, or organization, while still maintaining mostly correct language and mechanics. A 2 level essay requires further development of main ideas and organization, and has some issues with language, mechanics, or grammar. A 1 level essay is unclear or missing key elements of content, organization, language, or mechanics.

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Informative Grading Rubric

This document outlines a rubric for grading informative essays with 4 levels (10, 8, 6, and 5 or fewer points). A 4 level essay has a clear introduction and topic, well-developed main ideas supported by evidence, and an effective conclusion. It is logically organized with smooth transitions. The language is formal with varied sentences, and mechanics are correct. A 3 level essay needs some improvement in areas like introduction, support, or organization, while still maintaining mostly correct language and mechanics. A 2 level essay requires further development of main ideas and organization, and has some issues with language, mechanics, or grammar. A 1 level essay is unclear or missing key elements of content, organization, language, or mechanics.

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Informative Grading Rubric

4 (10 Points)

Ideas and
Evidence

Organizati
on

Language

3 (8 Points)

The introduction is
appealing, is informative,
and catches the readers
attention; the topic is
clearly identified.
The topic is well
developed with clear main
ideas supported by facts,
details, definitions, and
examples from reliable
sources.
The conclusion
effectively summarizes
the information
presented.
The organization is
effective and logical
throughout the essay.
Transitions logically
connect related ideas.

Maintains formal style


thought the essay.
Strong and Precise
language
Sentences vary in
pattern and structure
Spelling, capitalization,
punctuation, and other
mechanics are correct.
Grammar and usage are
correct

2 (6 Points)

The intro could be more


appealing and engaging;
the topic is clearly
identified.
One or two important
points could use more
support, but most main
ideas are well supported
by facts, details,
definitions and examples
from reliable sources.
The conclusion
summarizes the info
presented

The organization of main


ideas is confusing in a
few places.
A few more transitions
are needed to connect
related ideas.

Writing is inconsistent in
a few places
Language can be vague
and general at times
Somewhat of a pattern in
sentence structure
Some spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation and other
mechanic mistakes
Some grammar errors

1 (5 Points or less)

The intro is only partly


informative; the topic is
unclear.
Most important points
could use more support
from relevant facts,
details, definitions and
examples from reliable
sources.
The conclusion is unclear
or only partially
summarizes the info
presented.

The organization of mains


ideas and details is logical
in places, but it often
doesnt follow a pattern.
More transitions are
needed throughout to
connect related ideas.
Style becomes informal at
times.
Too general in language
Lack of sentence
structure variety,
fragments and run-ons
present
Spelling, punctuation and
capitalization mistakes
makes it hard to read
Grammar often incorrect

The intro is missing or


confusing.
Supporting facts, details,
definitions or examples
are unclear or missing.
The conclusion is missing

The organization is not


logical; main ideas and
details are presented
randomly.
No transitions are used,
making the essay
difficult to understand.
Inappropriate style
Too general in language
Structure is repetitive
with many fragments and
run-ons
Spelling, punctuation, and
capitalization mistakes
make distractions and
take away any clarity
Many grammar errors,
obscuring the writers
meaning.

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