ANALYTIC RUBRIC
5 marks 3-4 marks
Fluency Writing is smooth and easy to
read. Sentences flow well and
are well-structured. The writing
has a clear sense of direction
and is easy to follow.
Connectivity Ideas are well-connected and
flow logically. Transitions
between ideas are smooth and
effective. The writing is easy to
follow and understand.
Striking Writing includes multiple
Sentence striking sentences that capture
the reader's attention and
leave a lasting impact. These
sentences are creative and
thought-provoking, adding to
the overall quality of the
writing.
Supporting Writing presents well-
debate developed arguments that are
supported by evidence and
reasoning. Counterarguments
are addressed and refuted
effectively. The writing is
persuasive and convincing.
Interest of Writing is engaging and holds
reader the reader's interest
throughout. Descriptions are
vivid and immersive, drawing
the reader into the narrative.
The writing is well-crafted and
enjoyable to read.
Total score
1-2 marks Score
Writing is generally Writing is difficult to follow.
clear and easy to read. Sentences are choppy or
There may be some poorly structured. The writing
awkward phrasing or lacks a clear sense of
structure, but overall, direction.
the writing is coherent.
Ideas are generally well- Ideas are disjointed and
connected. There may poorly connected. Transitions
be some awkward between ideas are ineffective
transitions or jumps, but or non-existent. The writing is
the overall flow is confusing and difficult to
logical. follow.
Writing includes at least Writing lacks any striking
one striking sentence sentences that capture the
that captures the reader's attention. Sentences
reader's attention. The may be dull or poorly
sentence(s) may be constructed, detracting from
well-crafted, but not as the overall quality of the
creative or impactful as writing.
those in the excellent
category.
Writing presents Writing presents weak
arguments that are arguments that are
generally supported by unsupported by evidence and
evidence and reasoning. reasoning. Counterarguments
There may be some are ignored or poorly
gaps in logic or lack of addressed. The writing is
supporting evidence, unpersuasive and
but the overall unconvincing.
argument is strong.
Writing is generally Writing is unengaging and
engaging and holds the fails to hold the reader's
reader's interest. interest. Descriptions are
Descriptions may be less lacking in detail or poorly
vivid or immersive, but executed, detracting from the
still contribute to the overall quality of the writing.
overall quality of the
writing.