Writing Rubric

Student 2 Score:
Prompt: I) Who was really to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? Why? Explain using
specific examples from the text to support your claim. 11/15

5 Marks 4 Marks 3 Marks 2 Marks 1 Marks 0 Marks

Criterion A: ⃞ Multiple, specific, well-
Knowledge and chosen pieces of context
understanding are provided that show an
excellent understanding of
the writing piece
⃞ Multiple, specific pieces of
context are provided that
show very good
understanding of the
writing piece
⃞ There are many facts from
the writing piece with no
errors in comprehension,
but there may be gaps or
sections left undiscussed.
⃞ Few specific, correct facts
from the writing piece are
provided; there are errors
and/or gaps in
comprehension and
understanding
⃞ Very few facts that connect
to the writing piece are
provided and there is
almost no understanding of
the text
⃞ The work does not reach a
standard described by the
descriptors above

Criterion B: ⃞ Claims and warrants are ⃞ Claims and warrants are ⃞ Claims and warrants ⃞ Some claims and warrants ⃞ Few, if any, parts of the ⃞ The work does not reach a
Response to fully and convincingly well-explained and answer consistently respond to the respond to the prompt, but essay respond to the standard described by the
the question explained and bring new all parts of the prompt. prompt not all prompt descriptors above
insight to the prompt

Criterion C: ⃞ Claims and evidence are in ⃞ All claims and evidence are ⃞ The essay follows the ⃞ The essay follows the ⃞ The essay does not follow ⃞ The work does not reach a
Organization the most logical order with in a logical, chronological claim/evidence/warrant claim/evidence/warrant the paragraph structure standard described by the
and no gaps, and are order and are supported structure throughout, but structure but does not descriptors above
development persuasively developed with multiple pieces of there might be errors in finish
with the best evidence and evidence and ideas chronological order
ideas

Criterion A: Knowledge and 3

understanding
• Student demonstrated a clear understanding of the text and several of the plot points, but got some key details incorrect (Paris did
not die in the play)
• Displays slight gaps in comprehension; while arranged marriages were normal at the time, so were large gaps between ages in
intended couples. Student expressed the normalcy of arranged marriage but a gap in understanding of the time period, crucial to
comprehension of the play

Criterion B: Response to the 4

question
• Student consistently uses evidence from the text to support claim that Friar Lawrence is to blame for Romeo and Juliet’s deaths
• Student includes examples of actions Friar Lawrence could have taken instead of the actions he took in the play to prevent the
deaths of Romeo and Juliet

Criterion C: Organization and 4

development
• Student demonstrates clear understanding and mastery of formal writing conventions
• Claims and evidence are in a logical order with multiple pieces of evidence and student ideas to support claims