COMPOSITION RUBRIC

L.I.N.________ Composition No: ________ Subject:__________________

Exceeds Standards Meets Standards Almost Meets Standards Does Not Meet Standards
CRITERIA
4 pts 3 pts 2 pts 1 pt
Writing is extremely
Writing is somewhat Writing contains many
creative. Ideas and style is Writing contains a few
creative. Some new and cliche ideas and an
Creativity refreshing and creative ideas but style is
imaginative ideas. Good uninspired style.
imaginative. Talented mostly uninspired.
writing.
writing.
There are a few spelling There are so many
Proper use of spelling and and grammar errors, Poor spelling and spelling and grammar
grammar is employed however it does not take grammar muddle the errors that it is difficult to
Spelling and Grammar
consistently throughout away from the overall overall effectiveness of comprehend the
the writing assignment. quality of the writing this piece. meaning.
assignment.
Strong words and
Strong, vivid words and Some strong words and
descriptions throughout. Poor word choice and
descriptions throughout. descriptions. Some above
Many words are above descriptions throughout.
Word Choice Words are above average, average word choices
average and used Elementary word choices
and used appropriately however, many words are
appropriately throughout and many words misused.
throughout the work. used inappropriately.
the work.
 There is a strong rhythm An obvious attempt to
There is a rhythm and No attempt to create a
and flow of language. create a rhythm and flow.
flow of language. rhythym. Sentence
Sentence structure is Sentence stucture not
Fluidity Sentence stucture is often structure not varied.
varied throughout the varied.
Organization and varied. Poor organization and no
piece. Attempted organization
Development Organization and use of attempt to supply
Organization and use of and use of some
supporting details evident supporting details.
supporting details evident supporting details evident
in the work.
in the work. in the work.
Specific Assignment Exceeds all Meets all Meets some of the Meets few/no
Directions requirements specified for requirements specified for requirements specified for requirements specified
this assignment this assignment this assignment for this assignment
TOTAL SCORE
** Always attach this rubric to your compositions. Compositions will not be rated if:
a.) off topic b.) illegible c.) written in a language other than English d.) no rubric is attached.
*** Another 10 pts will be added if composition is submitted on or before the deadline. It’s beat it; or lose it.
Rated by: MEARIE JEAN A.FAUSTINO, MAEd
Instructor
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