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TEACHER’S SCORING RUBRIC

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POINT VALUES0 = not evident1 = minimal evidence of mastery2 = evidence of development toward mastery3 = strong evidence of mastery4 = outstanding evidence of mastery

Ideas POINTS

a suitable topica clear focus

Organizationan introduction that engages the readera graphic organizer for planningchronological ordera sense of resolution in the conclusion

Voicean identifiable writer’s personalitya sense of authenticityan appropriate tone

Word Choiceexact wordsno redundant wordsnatural language

Sentence Fluencya variety of sentence lengthsa variety of sentence typesno run-on and rambling sentences

Conventionscorrect grammar and usagecorrect spelling, punctuation, and capitalization

Presentationeasy to read, typed or neatly handwrittena title page

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www.voyagesinenglish.com • Business Letters • 297z

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Ideas POINTS

a clear reason for the applicationa summary of relevant accomplishmentsdetails tailored to the employer’s needsa suggestion for a follow-up meeting

Organizationall parts of a business letter includedparts of the letter placed correctly on the page

Voicea polite, professional, enthusiastic tonea professional closing

Word Choicea knowledge of the business demonstratedbusiness-letter etiquetteactive, specific words

Sentence Fluencyclear, concise sentencesno unnecessary detailsadjective clauses used to add variety


Presentationeasy to read, typed or neatly handwrittencorrect formatting

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www.voyagesinenglish.com • How-to Articles • 335z

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Ideas POINTS

a clear focusan intended audience

Organizationstarting and ending locations in the introductionsteps in logical orderall critical details includeda conclusion with a final destination and a sense of closure

Voicesteps in clear, precise languageappropriate voice for the audience

Word Choicetransition words to guide the reader from one step to the nextspatial words, such as left/right and north/south adverb clauses

Sentence Fluencyclear, concise declarative and imperative sentenceslogical transitions from one sentence to the next

Conventions correct grammar and usagecorrect spelling, punctuation, and capitalization

Presentationeasy to read, typed or neatly handwrittena map if needed

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www.voyagesinenglish.com • Descriptions • 373z

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Ideas POINTS

a sharp, distinct focus on a particular placecontent that clearly illustrates the place

Organizationa logical ordera topic named in the introductioneach body paragraph develops as a part that adds to the wholea sense of closure at the end

Voiceappropriate for audienceengaging for the reader

Word Choicevivid adjectives and verbsrich sensory details

Sentence Fluencya variety of sentence typesnatural transitions


Presentationeasy to read, typed or neatly handwrittenappropriate visuals

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Description

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www.voyagesinenglish.com • Book Reviews • 411z

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Ideas POINTS

important information including character, setting, plot, and themean evaluation of the book’s qualityrecommendations for or against the reading of the book

Organizationgeneral information in the introductionplot highlights in chronological orderthe ending is not revealeda conclusion that summarizes and gives an opinion of the book

Voicea tone that fits the audiencea sense of conviction

Word Choiceprecise wordspersuasive words

Sentence Fluencya variety of sentences


Presentationeasy to read, typed or neatly handwrittena catchy title

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www.voyagesinenglish.com • Creative Writing • 449z

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Creative Writing Fantasy Fiction

Ideas POINTS

well-developed charactersan interesting settingcharacteristics of the fantasy genre, such as mythical beasts, knights, and royalty

Organizationa good plot structure with an organized pattern of eventsa beginning that introduces a problem, conflict, or goala middle that includes rising action and a climaxan ending that includes a resolution

Voicelively and suspenseful

Word Choiceoriginal

Sentence Fluencyliterary techniques, such as flashbacks, foreshadowing, and dialogue

Conventionscorrect grammar and usagecorrect spellingcorrect punctuation and capitalization

Presentationis easy to read, typed or neatly handwrittenappropriate visual aids

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www.voyagesinenglish.com • Expository Writing • 487z

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Expository WritingIdeas POINTS

a clear focus on one topicfactual information supported by research or personal experience

Organizationan interesting introduction with a topic sentencea logically ordered body of paragraphs with main ideas and detailsa summarizing conclusion that leaves an impact

Voiceconfident

Word Choiceformal language

Sentence Fluencyconcise sentences free of unnecessary or redundant detailsvaried ways of providing information


Presentationeasy to read, typed or neatly handwrittenan intriguing title placed at the top of the first pageappropriate visuals

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www.voyagesinenglish.com • Research Reports • 525z

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Ideas POINTS

a clear focus on one topicfactual information supported by research that was gathered as notes and placed in outline form

Organizationan interesting introduction that includes a thesis statementa body of logically ordered paragraphs, which includes important main ideas supported by relevant factsa summarizing conclusionparenthetical notations and a Works Cited page

Voiceconfident

Word Choiceformal language

Sentence Fluencyvaried sentence styles and lengthsvaried ways of providing information, such as quotations, statistics, examples, or explanations

Conventionscorrect grammar and usagecorrect spellingcorrect punctuation and capitalization

Presentationeasy to read, typed or neatly handwrittena related visual

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www.voyagesinenglish.com • Argumentative Writing • 565z

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Ideas POINTS

a clearly stated claimsound supporting reasonsstrong, relevant evidence from credible sourcescounterclaims and refutations

Organizationan introduction that states the claim and reasonsbody paragraphs that support each reason with evidencecounterclaims and refutations addressed in body paragraphsconclusion that logically follows from the argument presented

Voiceformal styleobjective tone

Word Choicestrong, precise wordsdomain-specific words and definitions, when necessary

Sentence Fluencywords and phrases present a clear relationship among the claim, reasons, and evidence


Presentationeasy to read, typed or neatly handwrittenconsistent margins and spacingtitle

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Argumentative Writing

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www.voyagesinenglish.com • Literary Analysis • 603z

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Ideas POINTS

a clearly stated thesisa description of important elements of the text (plot, characters, setting, figurative language, imagery, theme)correct interpretation of figures of speecha short summary of the worka discussion of how and why the literary devices are effective

Organizationan introduction that tells the author, title, and a brief summary of the work and states a thesisbody paragraphs that support the thesisa conclusion that sums up main points and draws a conclusion

Voicea consistent formal styleobjective tone

Word Choicewords and phrases are used correctly, context clues are present

Sentence Fluencycorrectly placed modifiers

Conventionscorrect grammarcorrect spelling, punctuation, and capitalization

Presentationeasy to read, typed or neatly handwrittenconsistent margins and spacingtitle

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Literary Analysis

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www.voyagesinenglish.com • Poetry • 641z

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Ideas POINTS

a clear idea that the author feels strongly about

Organizationcorrect form (14 lines)correct meter (10 syllables per line)follows a rhyme schemeconcluding lines that sum up the sonnet with a conclusion, twist, or humorconsistent intentional stanza organization

Voicea tone that fits the theme

Word Choicecorrectly used figures of speech, such as idioms

Sentence Fluencyrhythm that reflects the tone


Presentationeasy to read, typed or neatly handwrittenconsistent margins and spacingtitleclearly defined stanzas

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