Using Writing Rubric

According to the ECR Writing Rubric, what is necessary for a controlling idea/thesis to be considered clear and fully developed?

• It must be present but not necessarily identifiable.

• It must be evident but not developed appropriately.

• It must be clear and easily identifiable with a consistent focus.

• It must include some irrelevant information.

What is a characteristic of evidence that is specific, well chosen, and relevant as per the ECR Writing Rubric?

• It may be irrelevant to the writing task.

• It is only vaguely related to the writing task.

• It is clearly explained and consistently supports the controlling idea/thesis.

• It is general and imprecise.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does a score of 1 indicate about the organization of an essay according to the ECR Writing Rubric?

• The organizational structure is effective and supports the development of the controlling idea/thesis.

• The organizational structure is limited and may not always support the logical development of the controlling idea/thesis.

• The organizational structure is minimal and/or weak.

• The organizational structure is clear and enhances the response.

What does a score of 0 in the ECR Writing Rubric imply about the evidence provided in an essay?

• Evidence is specific and text-based.

• Evidence is limited and may include some irrelevant information.

• Evidence is not provided or is irrelevant.

• Evidence is insufficient and/or mostly irrelevant.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does a score of 2 on the Conventions part of the rubric indicate about a student's writing?

• The writing has many errors, impacting the clarity and reader's understanding.

• The writing demonstrates little to no command of grade-level appropriate conventions.

• The writing demonstrates consistent command of grade-level appropriate conventions with few errors that do not impact clarity.

• The writing demonstrates inconsistent command of grade-level appropriate conventions with several errors.

How many points can students score on an ECR question for the Conventions part of the rubric?

• 1 point

• 2 points

• 3 points

• 5 points

What does a score of 1 on the Conventions part of the rubric suggest about a student's writing?

• The writing has many errors, impacting the clarity and reader's understanding.

• The writing demonstrates little to no command of grade-level appropriate conventions.

• The writing demonstrates consistent command of grade-level appropriate conventions with few errors that do not impact clarity.

• The writing demonstrates inconsistent command of grade-level appropriate conventions with several errors.

What does a score of 0 on the Conventions part of the rubric mean for a student's writing?

• The writing has many errors, impacting the clarity and reader's understanding.

• The writing demonstrates little to no command of grade-level appropriate conventions.

• The writing demonstrates consistent command of grade-level appropriate conventions with few errors that do not impact clarity.

• The writing demonstrates inconsistent command of grade-level appropriate conventions with several errors.

What does a score of 2 on the Conventions part of the rubric signify about a student's writing?

• The writing has frequent errors that significantly impact the reader's understanding.

• The writing demonstrates moderate command of grade-level appropriate conventions with some errors.

• The writing demonstrates a high level of command of grade-level appropriate conventions with minimal errors.

• The writing demonstrates no command of grade-level appropriate conventions, with errors throughout.

According to the ECR Writing Rubric, how is the use of language evaluated in a response that scores 2?

• The use of language is sophisticated and enhances the argument.

• The use of language is basic but sufficient for conveying the message.

• The use of language is unclear and hinders the understanding of the argument.

• The use of language is varied and supports the clarity of the argument.