Lee Academy

Lee, Maine USA Official Assessment

2011

Rubric for College Essays

Scoring standards F. Standard English Conventions #1: Edit written work for standard English spelling and usage.

1 Little or no evidence of the ability to write correctly using the conventions of standard written English. Numerous errors structural and grammatical errors interfere with the reading of the piece. Displays little or no attempt to

2 Some evidence of the ability to write correctly using the conventions of standard written English. Some minor errors involving Parts of speech, punctuation, or sentence structures begin to interfere with the reading of the piece

3 Sufficient evidence of the ability to write correctly using the conventions of standard written English. Few errors appear and those involve more difficult concepts such as comma/semicolon usage, conjunctions, or possessives; these errors are rare and do not impede readability. Displays sufficient awareness of audience

4 Sophisticated evidence of the ability to write correctly using the conventions of standard written English. There is demonstration of the ability to use complex structural or grammatical techniques. Although not perfect, the piece is highly polished.

G. Stylistic and Rhetorical Aspects of

Displays partial ability to show the audience the

Displays rich awareness of audience, values,

Writing and Speaking #9: Write pieces that reliably support and provide details for the explicitly stated generalizations .

show the feelings, and characteristi cs of the narrator through use of details.

scene/situation, feelings, and characteristics of the narrator through use of detail, but does so in a generalized way.

G. Stylistic and rhetorical aspects of writing and speaking #8 Write pieces and deliver oral presentations in a personal style, with a discernible voice and effective wording.

The essay is worded in a plain manner. The reader is unable to discern any voice, tone, attitude, or personality from the essay.

The essay is worded in a dry manner but has moments of personalized writing. The reader is able only to discern a slight voice, tone, attitude, or personality from the essay.

and task. Consistent use of precise language. The piece shows the audience the scene/situation, feelings, and characteristics of the narrator through use of detail. The essay is worded in a solid and creative manner that demonstrates an individual personality. The reader is able to discern a voice, tone, attitude, and personality that is distinctive to this essay.

and feelings. Is able to communicate experiences that will impact audience in a manner that will be both interesting and meaningful. The essay is worded in a rich, creative, and lively manner that demonstrates an individual personality. The reader is able to discern a voice, tone, attitude, and personality that makes the language become alive.