Writing Rubric.

The writing task

Text organization
(format, style,
register)

Grammar,
Vocabulary and
language
functions

Excellent
5

Good
4

Focuses totally
in the topic
Uses a clear
consistent
organization

States topic
clearly and
generally stays
in the subject
Tries to
accomplish the
task
Uses an
organizational
pattern with few
lapses
Uses adequate
supporting
details

Includes
(introduction,
body and
conclusion)
Shows creativity

Uses accurate
grammar
structures
Usually precise
and creative in
word choice

Has adequately
precise word
choice
Contains a few
grammar and
mechanics
errors

Satisfactory
3

Needs Improvement
2

Poor
1

States topic
but may
include
unrelated
ideas

Has no clear topic or

topic only vaguely
relates to the task

Doesnt
accomplish
the task

Has little organization

Has no
organization

Uses an
organizational
pattern with
lapses
Details to
explain
reasoning
arent fully
develop
Has adequate
word choice
not always
precise
Contains
some
grammar and
mechanics
errors

Has limited or
immature
Word choice
Has many grammar
and mechanics errors

Has major
grammar
and
mechanics
errors

Spelling and
punctuation

Contains a few
spelling and
punctuation
errors

Contains a few
spelling and
punctuation
errors

Has some
spelling and
punctuation
errors

Has many spelling

and punctuation
errors

Has major
spelling and
punctuation
errors

Profe. Vctor
Manuel Daz Pacheco.