PHS/PMS Music Department Rubric Example – Used in performance-evaluation/concert-reflection paper.

SUPERIOR ACCOMPLISHED DEVELOPING BEGINNING

Content Writing is strong & Writes quality Writing is somewhat Writing is extremely
clearly focused, holding paragraphs with limited in detail. limited in detail.
the reader’s attention. sufficient detail. Length is inadequate
Relevant details enrich for communicating
content. understanding.
Depth of Reflection Thorough understanding Basic understanding of Limited understanding Lacks
of subject matter where subject matter where of subject matter understanding, ideas
multiple examples are some examples are cited where few examples and examples are
cited and ideas are and ideas are explained. are cited. not used.
explained.

Language & Highly effective and Uses a variety of word Language choice is Careless or
Vocabulary Usage engaging use of word choice to make writing lacking in variety. Use inaccurate word
choice, including interesting, including of musical vocabulary choice obscuring
frequent use of musical moderate use of musical is limited. meaning.
vocabulary. vocabulary.
Grammar, Spelling No errors in grammar, Few errors in grammar, Several errors in Lacks understanding
& Punctuation spelling & punctuation. spelling & punctuation. grammar, spelling & of grammar, spelling
punctuation. & punctuation.