The document is a rubric for evaluating essay writing. It provides criteria for assessing four dimensions of writing: focus on topic, accuracy of facts, introduction, and sequencing. Each dimension is scored on a scale of 1 to 4, with 4 being the highest score. The rubric evaluates elements such as the clarity of the main idea, use of supporting details, organization of details, flow and rhythm of sentences, and word choice.

1. Specialized Science and Math Secondary School
THOMAS ARMSTRONG TORO
Ponce, Puerto Rico
English Program
Name: ________________________________ Group: _________ Date: _______________________
Course: _____________________ Teacher: Mr. K. Rodriguez
Essay Writing Rubric
Category 4 3 2 1 Score
There is one clear, well-focused Main idea is clear, but the Main idea is somewhat clear, The main idea is not clear.
Focus on topic topic. Main idea stands out and is supporting information is but there is a need for more There is a seemingly random ____
(content) supported by detailed information. general. supporting information. collection of information.
Accuracy of facts All supportive facts are reported Almost all supportive facts Most supportive facts are No facts are reported or most
accurately. are reported accurately. reported accurately. are inaccurately reported. ____
(content)
The introduction is inviting, states The introduction clearly The introduction states the main There is no clear introduction
the main topic, and previews the states the main topic and topic, but does not adequately of the main topic or structure
Introduction structure of the paper. previews the structure of preview the structure of the of the paper.
the paper, but it is not paper nor is it particularly ____
(organization)
particularly inviting to the inviting to the reader.
reader.
Details are placed in a logical order Details are placed in a Some details are not in a logical Many details are not in a
and the way they are presented logical order, but the way or expected order, and this logical or expected order.
Sequencing
effectively keeps the interest of the they are presented distracts the reader. There is little sense that the ____
(organization)
reader. sometimes makes the writing is organized.
writing less interesting.
All sentences sound natural and are Almost all sentences sound Most sentences sound natural The sentences are difficult to
easy on- the-ear when read aloud. natural and are easy-on- and are easy on-the-ear when read aloud because they sound
Flow & rhythm
Each sentence is clear and has an the-ear when read aloud, read aloud, but several are awkward, are distractingly ____
(sentence fluency)
obvious emphasis. but 1 or 2 are awkward or awkward or difficult to repetitive, or difficult to
difficult to understand. understand. understand.
Writer uses vivid words and Writer uses vivid words and Writer uses words that Writer uses a limited
phrases that linger or draw pictures phrases that linger or draw communicate clearly, but the vocabulary, which does not
in the reader's mind, and the choice pictures in the reader's writing lacks variety, punch, or communicate strongly or
Word choice and placement of the words seems mind, but occasionally the flair. capture the reader's interest. ____
accurate, natural, and not forced. words are used inaccurately Jargon or clichés may be
or seem overdone. present and detract from the
meaning.
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