COMPOSITION RUBRIC
L.I.N.________
Title:____________________________________________________
Exceeds Standards
CRITERIA
4 pts
Writing is extremely creative.
Ideas and style is refreshing
Creativity
and imaginative. Talented
writing.
Proper use of spelling and
grammar is employed
Spelling and Grammar
consistently throughout the
writing assignment.
Strong, vivid words and
descriptions throughout.
Word Choice Words are above average,
and used appropriately
throughout the work.
Composition No: ________
Meets Standards
3 pts
Writing is somewhat creative.
Some new and imaginative
ideas. Good writing.
There are a few spelling and
grammar errors, however it
does not take away from the
overall quality of the writing
assignment.
Strong words and
descriptions throughout.
Many words are above
average and used
appropriately throughout the
work.
Subject:__________________
Date Submitted:____________
Almost Meets Standards Does Not Meet Standards
2 pts 1 pt
Writing contains many cliche
Writing contains a few ideas and an uninspired
creative ideas but style is style.
mostly uninspired.
There are so many spelling
and grammar errors that it is
Poor spelling and grammar
difficult to comprehend the
muddle the overall
meaning.
effectiveness of this piece.
Some strong words and
Poor word choice and
descriptions. Some above
descriptions throughout.
average word choices
Elementary word choices and
however, many words are
many words misused.
used inappropriately.
 No attempt to create a
There is a strong rhythm and
There is a rhythm and flow of An obvious attempt to create rhythym. Sentence structure
flow of language. Sentence
language. Sentence stucture a rhythm and flow. Sentence not varied.
Fluidity structure is varied throughout
is often varied. stucture not varied.
the piece.
Poor organization and no
Organization and
Organization and use of Attempted organization and attempt to supply supporting
Development Organization and use of
supporting details evident in use of some supporting details.
supporting details evident in
the work. details evident in the work.
the work.

Specific Assignment Exceeds all Meets all Meets some of the Meets few/no requirements
Directions requirements specified for requirements specified for requirements specified for specified for this assignment
this assignment this assignment 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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