Harwich Public Schools

Harwich Public Schools Harwich Public Schools

GRADES ELEVEN and TWELVE

Writing Rubric

Rubric 4

· Five well-developed paragraphs

· Clear introduction and conclusion

· A position is taken is well-supported with specific references to source

· Complex sentence structure

· Variety of word choice

· Vocabulary appropriate to grade level

· Correct mechanics and spelling

· No grammatical errors

· No cliches, contractions or over use of "its"

Rubric 3

· Five well-developed paragraphs

· Clear introduction and conclusion

· A position is taken with good support with specific reference to source

· Varied sentence structure

· Good word choice

· Vocabulary appropriate to grade level

· Limited errors in mechanics and spelling

· Some grammatical errors

· No cliches

Rubric 2

· Five well-developed paragraphs attempted

· Lacking introduction and/or conclusion

· A position is taken with light support with minimal reference to source.

· Little elaboration or explanation

· Some errors in sentence structure

· Simplistic vocabulary

· Some errors in mechanics and spelling

· Many grammatical errors

· Cliches

Rubric 1

· Not five paragraphs in length

· No introduction or conclusion

· Inadequate development of position with only minimal reasons

· No reference to source

· Poor word choice

· Several errors in sentence structure

· Several errors in mechanics and spelling

· Many grammatical errors

Rubric 0

· Limited response

· Did not address the question

· Plagiarism