Criteria 10 points 7 points 4 points 1 point Score
Content and Demonstrates Shows a good Demonstrates Shows little Understanding a clear grasp of the some understanding understanding topic with understanding of the topic, of the topic adequate of the topic with unclear With well ideas, but ideas and developed supporting lacks depth, insufficient ideas,relevant details, and with limited supporting details, and Mostly ideas and details. accurate accurate minimal Information. information. supporting details Organization Presents a Organizes the Demonstrates Lacks clear and Structure well- essay basic organization, organized effectively, organization making it essay with a with a clear but may lack difficult to clear introduction, clarity in the Follow the introduction, mostly logical introduction, flow of ideas logical progression, organization, progression of and a or conclusion. ideas, and a satisfactory strong conclusion. conclusion. Language and Uses a varied Shows a good Demonstrates Uses a limited Style and precise choice of a limited vocabulary, vocabulary, words, vocabulary, frequent demonstrates generally occasional language a command of follows language errors, and language language errors, and a lacks a conversations, conventions, basic writing distinctive and employs and exhibits a style. writing style. a compelling satisfactory writing style. writing style Conversation Exhibits a Demonstrates Shows Contains and high level of mostly noticeable numerous Presentation accuracy in accurate errors in errors in grammar, grammar, grammar, grammar, punctuation, punctuation, punctuation, punctuation, and spelling, and spelling, and spelling, and spelling, with a neatly with a with a with a poorly presented satisfactory somewhat presented essay. presentation. messy Essay. presentation. Holistic Rubric for Elementary Student Essay
Scale Description
Exemplary Demonstrates a deep understanding of the topic, with clear and
(4) relevant details. • Well-structured with a logical flow; paragraphs and ideas connect seamlessly. • Skillful use of diverse and precise vocabulary; language enhances the overall quality. • Varied and sophisticated sentence structures enhance the writing. • Exceptional attention to grammar, punctuation, and spelling; minimal errors Exemplary • Shows a good grasp of the subject, including some relevant (3) details. • Organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion; transitions are evident. • Appropriate use of vocabulary, demonstrating a good command of language. • Shows a mix of sentence structures; sentences are generally clear and varied. • Generally follows conventions with minor errors that do not impede understanding. Exemplary • Contains basic information but lacks depth or clarity. (2) • Shows some organization but may lack a smooth transition between ideas. • Appropriate use of vocabulary, demonstrating a good command of language. • Limited variety in sentence structure; sentences may be choppy or overly simple. • Some noticeable errors but they do not severely impact readability. Exemplary • Struggles to convey a clear understanding of the topic. (1) • Disorganized, making it challenging to follow the writer's thoughts. • Basic vocabulary; struggles to express ideas effectively. • Simple sentence structures dominate, hindering overall fluency. • Multiple and significant errors, making the essay difficult to comprehend.