Unit 1 Grading Criteria Rubric
Controlling Idea Evidence
Above Text presents a revelatory
Average controlling idea that
guides the text, supported
with the use of relevant
sub-claims that further
the author’s purpose/
intended meaning of the
text.
Average Text presents a controlling
idea, though it may not be
revelatory or clear and is
somewhat supported with
sub-claims, though some
may seem tangential. Text
presents ideas, but the
ideas do not further the
author’s purpose.
Below Text does not present a
Average controlling idea, nor does
the text present sub-
claims that are connected
to the claim. Author has
simply reported
information.
Description Genre Competence
Text presents evidence in Text presents a clear
a logical manner and has understanding of the
been chosen based on concept of
relevance to the description. Text also
controlling idea and presents evidence
ability to further the that demonstrates
controlling idea/author’s this understanding.
purpose.
Text presents evidence Text presents an
for the controlling idea, understanding of the
though not all the concept of
selected evidence description, although
furthers the author’s it is clear that that the
purpose or it is unclear author stumbles to
how the evidence works fully comprehend.
to do so. Some tangents Text presents some
present. evidence to
demonstrate the
understanding.
Text either does not Text presents a clear
present any evidence for lack of understanding
the controlling idea or the concept of
the evidence does not description and
further the author’s presents evidence to
purpose and is demonstrate such.
tangential.
Style, Grammar and the Writing
(Analysis)
Text presents a clear
understanding of the
description genre used and
the intended audience.
Text clearly understands
his/her purpose and uses
the genre as such.
Text seems confused about
the purpose of the analysis
genre, though the purpose
is accomplished. Evidence
of a misunderstanding of
audience and how the
genre works for the
author’s purpose.
Text does not present a
clear understanding of the
intention of the analysis
genre, including the
conventions required of
the audience and purpose
of the genre.
Process
Style and grammar are mostly
appropriate for the assigned genre and
audience. Text appears to have
benefitted from proofreading and
editing.
Style and grammar are somewhat
appropriate for the assigned genre and
audience. Text appears to have not
benefitted from proofreading and
editing.
Style and grammar are mostly
inappropriate for the assigned genre
and audience. Text appears not to have
been proofread or edited.