Rubric for Essay
Teacher Name: Engr. Jumar. Dimpas
Student Name: ________________________________________
CATEGORY 4 - Above Standards
Evidence and Examples All of the evidence and
examples are specific,
relevant and explanations are
given that show how each
piece of evidence supports
the author's position.
Sentence Structure All sentences are well-
constructed with varied
structure.
Grammar & Spelling Author makes no errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Transitions A variety of thoughtful
transitions are used. They
clearly show how ideas are
connected
Rating vs. Equivalent Points
4 - 20 Points
3- 15 Points
2- 10 Points
1 - 5 Points
3 - Meets Standards
Most of the evidence and
examples are specific, relevant
and explanations are given that
show how each piece of evidence
supports the author's position.
Most sentences are well-
constructed and there is some
varied sentence structure in the
essay.
Author makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that distract
the reader from the content.
Transitions show how ideas are
connected, but there is little
variety
2 - Approaching Standards 1 - Below Standards Rating
At least one of the pieces of Evidence and examples are
evidence and examples is relevant NOT relevant AND/OR are
and has an explanation that shows not explained.
how that piece of evidence supports
the author's position.
Most sentences are well constructed, Most sentences are not
but there is no variation is structure. well-constructed or varied.
Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar Author makes more than 4
or spelling that distract the reader errors in grammar or
from the content. spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
Some transitions work well, but The transitions between
some connections between ideas are ideas are unclear OR
fuzzy. nonexistent.
Total