1. RUBRIC FOR A SHORT TEXT
CRITERIA OUTSTANDING AVERAGE POOR
5.0 3.0 1.0
SYNTAX
The students
appropriately use
sentence structure,
which makes meaning
clear.
The students
acceptably use
sentence structure,
which do not affect
meaning.
The students
inaccurately use
sentence structure,
which affects meaning.
VOCABULARY
The students show a
wide knowledge and
use of familiar words in
context.
The students show
limited knowledge and
use of familiar words
in context.
The students neither
show knowledge of
familiar words nor use
them in context.
SPELLING
Words are correctly
spelled making the text
completely
understandable and
readable.
Words are acceptably
spelled without
affecting the
understandability and
readability of the text.
Words are not
properly spelled
making the text
affecting the text
understandability and
readability.
PUNCTUATION Accurate use of
punctuation always
supports text coherence
and cohesion.
Acceptable use of
punctuation partially
supports text
coherence and
cohesion.
Inaccurate use of
punctuation does not
support text
coherence and
cohesion.
CAPITALIZATION Capitalization standards
are always fit.
Capitalization
standards are
sometimes fit
Capitalization
standards are not fit.
TEXT
STRUCTURE
The information is
presented in an
effective and logical
order.
The information
acceptably organized
in an effective and
logical way.
The information lacks
an effective and logical
organization.
REGISTER The students use a
formal register that
strengthens meaning
conveying.
The students do not
use a formal register;
however, it does not
affect meaning
conveying.
The students do not
use a formal register,
affecting the
conveying of meaning.
Designed By William Cifuentes & Santiago Hoyos Giraldo (2016)
