Grades 6-8 Essay Rubric



Idea Developmentquality and development of central idea *selection and explanation of evidence and/or details *organizationexpression of ideasawareness of task and mode5Central idea is insightful and fully developedSkillful selection and explanation of evidence and/or details Skillful and/or subtle organizationRich expression of ideas Full awareness of the task and mode4Central idea is clear and well-developedEffective selection and explanation of evidence and/or detailsEffective organizationClear expression of ideasFull awareness of the task and mode3Central idea is general and moderately developedAppropriate selection and explanation of evidence and/or detailsModerate organizationAdequate expression of ideasSufficient awareness of the task and mode2Central idea may be present and is somewhat developedLimited selection and explanation of evidence and/or detailsLimited organizationBasic expression of ideasPartial awareness of the task and mode1Central idea is not developedInsufficient evidence and/or detailsMinimal organizationPoor expression of ideasMinimal awareness of the task and mode0The response shows evidence the student has read the text, but does not address the question or incorrectly responds to the question.*For narrative writing (Standard 3), the quality and development of narrative elements will be assessed in place of a central idea. Narrative elements should include but are not limited to: plot, character, setting, dialogue, action, and/or description. Students should use evidence/details to demonstrate understanding of text.Standard English Conventionssentence structuregrammar, usage, and mechanics 3Consistent control of a variety of sentence structures relative to length of essayConsistent control of grammar, usage and mechanics relative to complexity and/or length of essay2Mostly consistent control of sentence structures relative to length of essayMostly consistent control of grammar, usage, and mechanics relative to complexity and/or length of essay1Little control and/or no variety in sentence structure and/or Little control of grammar, usage, and mechanics relative to complexity and/or insufficient length0Sentences are formed incorrectly with no control of grammar, usage and mechanics and/or insufficient length. ................
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