Writing rubric for 1º Bachillerato

Category

4 Very Good

3 Good

2 Needs improvement

1 Unsatisfactory Points

Topic (coherence)

There is one clear, wellfocused idea that stands out and is supported by detailed information

Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.

Main idea is somewhat clear, but there is a need for more supporting information.

The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.

Cohesion

Writer uses a wide range of linkers and other cohesive devices

Writer uses some linkers and cohesive devices.

Writer uses a few linkers and cohesive devices.

Writer uses no linkers or cohesive devices

Sentence & paragraph

Sentences and paragraphs are complete, wellconstructed and of varied structure.

All sentences are complete and wellconstructed (no fragments, no run-ons). Paragraphing is generally done well.

Most sentences are complete and wellconstructed. Paragraphing needs some work.

Many sentence fragments or runon sentences or paragraphing needs lots of work.

Vocabulary

Descriptive and vivid vocabulary is specific and enhances meaning

Vocabulary is adequate but not expressive; words are more general than specific. A few usage errors may be present but do not impede communication

Vocabulary is limited with usage errors that may impede communication.

Vocabulary is limited to isolated words and/or phrase

Grammar & spelling

Writer makes no mistakes in grammar and/or spelling

Writer makes 4-5 mistakes in grammar and/or spelling.

Writer makes 5-10 mistakes in grammar and/or spelling

Writer makes more than 10 mistakes in grammar or spelling

TOTAL POINTS: ________ / 20