Scoring Guide for Non-Fiction Writing
NAME:________________________________ TEACHER:______________________________
DATE:_________________________________ CLASS:_________________________________
Element | ASSESSMENT POINTS | ||
Points Possible | Earned Assessment: | ||
Self | Teacher | ||
Pre-writing | |||
1. Student outlines and organizers are detailed and show work to research, select information, and focus ideas. | 15 | ||
Writing | |||
1. The writing demonstrates an ability to interpret ideas meaningfully in context. | 5 | ||
2. The thesis of the paper is clear and has an interesting "hook." | 10 | ||
3. The main ideas of each paragraph are clearly related to the thesis statement. | 5 | ||
4. The main ideas are organized and sequenced logically with smooth transitions. | 5 | ||
5. There are enough specific details to support each main idea. | 10 | ||
6. The word choice is appropriate, varied, and shows transfer of learning. | 5 | ||
7. Sentence fluency is shown as the student uses varied sentence patterns, figurative language, and syntax. | 5 | ||
8. The writing demonstrates accurate use of grammar and mechanics. | 5 | ||
9. The writing demonstrates the accurate use of conventions as demonstrated by appropriate spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. | 5 | ||
10. The conclusion is clear, ties the thesis together, and leaves the reader thinking. | 5 |