Writing Rubric


WRITING ASSESSMENT 1 – Level 103

 Writing Assessment 1 wions of the following tasks:

  1.  Use of linking words / relative pronouns   (WB p. 14, 15, 20, 37)

but/however/because /while / ding / for / who / which / whe

  1. Paragraph  – 

Students  write a paragraph ( at least 7 sentences) about a given topic similar to what they’ve done in the book/workbook.      Wrtivities in the Workbook are essential.

Make su students know

  • basic paragraph format (indentation, sentences written together in a paragraph, not on separate lines)
  • how to write a clear topic sentence
  • how to use linking works to make their paragraphs cohesive

 

      Rubric below. 

103 Writing Rubric (Half marks may be awarded)

Profile

Score

Criteria

Content / Organization

3

2

1

Clear topic sentence, effective use of linking words, sufficient supporting sentences, relevant to assigned topic

Topic sentence present but not very clear, some linking words lacking, supporting sentences mostly relevant to topic but insufficient in length

No topic sentence, no linking words used, inadequate length, sentences mostly not related to topic

Vocabulary

3

2

1

Correct use of related vocabulary

Adequate word use, occasional errors of word form, choice & usage but meaning not obscured

Limited vocabulary, frequent errors of word form, choice & usage,  meaning confused

Grammar

3

 

2

1

Effective use of target structures with few errors

Occasional errors in use of target structures but meaning not obscured

No mastery of sentence construction, major problems with grammatical items covered

Mechanics

3

2

1

Few errors of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, paragraph format

Occasional  errors of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, paragraph format

Frequent errors of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, paragraph format

 

Total points for paragraph:  12

Off-topic paragraph: Student loses half the mark (12÷2=6)
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