1. Ideas Rubric (1) single (2) double (3) triple (4) Home run
The main idea is not clear
the content is confusing
There are not enough details
There is much unneeded information
The main idea needs work
At times the content is clear and focused
There are few details
There is some unneeded information
It is easy to tell what the main idea is
Most of the time the content is clear and focused
There are some good details
The reader still has things to figure out
The main idea is well developed
The content is clear and focused throughout
There is the right amount of details

2. Organization Rubric (1) single (2) double (3) triple (4) Home run
There is no identifiable lead
Transitions are missing
The order of the details is random
There is no ending
There is a weak writer’s lead
Transitions are weak
There is some order, but the writing is confusing
There is a weak writer’s ending
There is a writer’s lead but it could be better
Transitions are repetitive and at times don’t work
At times, the order makes sense
There is a writer’s ending, could be better
Has an effective writer’s lead
Smooth transitions making it easy to follow
Order makes sense
An effective writer’s ending

3. Voice Rubric (1) single (2) double (3) triple (4) Home run
There is no voice, only information
The writing is boring stiff and mechanical.
The writer doesn’t seem to care about topic or audience
Sometimes just information
The writing is distant and overly formal or too informal
The writer can’t seem to hit the right tone
The voice is acceptable for the topic, audience and purpose but does not “come to life”
Pleasant, agreeable, satisfying
Seems to care
The writing “comes to life”
Lively, engaging, expressive, full of energy
The writer seems to care throughout the piece

4. Word Choice Rubric (1) single (2) double (3) triple (4) Home run
Words are not used correctly
Limited and repetitive vocabulary
Word are flat colorless and fail to communicate
Some words are used correctly
Some verbs and nouns are strong
Thin descriptions that leave the reader confused
An over-reliance on passive voice
Most words used correctly
Most nouns and verbs are strong
At times over description buries the reader in detail
Words get the job done but not quite there yet
Words are fresh, unique and make the message clear and memorable
Vivid verbs and precise nouns throughout
Conveys clear picture through words

5. Sentence Fluency Rubric
(1) single
(2) double
(3) triple
(4) Home run
The writing is hard to read aloud
Must stop and reread to get meaning
Cannot tell where sentences begin or end due to run-ons and fragments.
Most sentences begin the same way and are the same length
At times the reading requires rereading to get meaning
Still has fragments and run-ons the interfere with flow
Some sentences begin differently and are different lengths but are still simple.
Can be read aloud but lacks rhythm and flow
If there are fragments they have a purpose
A joy to read aloud.
Sentences vary in length and structure
Rhythm and flow match purpose
Fragments are used effectively