ESL WRITING RUBRIC for class observation papers
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Vocabulary
{formtoggle: name=wide vocab; default=no}Strong word usage with a wide range of new words and expressions; engaging responses.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=Good vocab; default=no}Good vocabulary and response.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=Adequate vocab; default=no}Adequate vocabulary; little to no attempt to vary expressions or use new words.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=low vocab; default=no}Below average vocabulary; incorrect use of words; difficult to understand.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=incomplete sentences; default=no}Incomplete sentences or use of fragments; repetitive or inappropriate word usage.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=irrelevant; default=no}No attempt; irrelevant answer.{endformtoggle}
Vocabulary Score: {formmenu: 1; 2; default=3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; name=vocabulary}/10
Grammar
{formtoggle: name=perfect; default=no}No grammatical errors.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=minor errors; default=no}Limited syntax errors; minor errors that do not interfere with communication.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=frequent errors; default=no}Frequent errors.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=a lot of errors; default=no}Many errors; errors in the basic structure; errors that interfere with communication.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=errors, not understandable; default=no}Most sentence structures are incorrect; frequent use of infinitives with little to no use of conjugations; not understandable unless the reader has experience with the writer. {endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=poorly done; default=no}No attempt at completing the assignment; indecipherable responses.{endformtoggle}
Grammar Score: {formmenu: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; default=9; 10; name=grammar}/10
Content
{formtoggle: name=error-free; default=no}Contextualizes subject well; almost error-free; attempts to write like a native speaker.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=occasional errors; default=no}Occasional errors; easy to comprehend; generally correct.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=frequent errors; default=no}Frequent errors that make the writing lose its meaning; the reader needs to guess what they’re reading about; hard to follow; possible use of an online translator.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=difficult to comprehend; default=no}Frequent errors that make the piece difficult to comprehend.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=incomprehensible; default=no}Many errors; many phrases are not comprehensible; the main idea is not communicated.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=poorly done; default=no}No attempt at completing the assignment; topic does not fit assignment parameters.{endformtoggle}
Content Score: {formmenu: 1; 2; default=3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; name=content}/10
Voice
{formtoggle: name=excellent; default=no}The writer’s distinct voice comes through in their writing; words are used correctly to emphasize points.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=good; default=no}The writer’s voice sometimes comes through in the assignment; the intended audience is understood.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=average voice; default=no}The writer delivers an average voice in the assignment with a general understanding of the audience.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=weak voice; default=no}A weak voice throughout the assignment; vague to little understanding of the audience.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=no voice; default=no}No voice in the assignment; little effort to understand the audience.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=incomplete; default=no}No attempt to complete the assignment.{endformtoggle}
Voice Score: {formmenu: 1; 2; 3; 4; default=5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; name=voice}/10
Coherency
{formtoggle: name=excellent; default=no}Smooth flow; excellent use of transitions; proper punctuation.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=good; default=no}An effort to use transitions; flows well; all clauses used in the correct context.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=choppy; default=no}Choppy; obviously translated but still comprehensible.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=redundant; default=no}Redundant use of information; the language used is well below the expected level.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=unrelated; default=no}Wrong phrases; isolated words; uses unrelated vocabulary.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=poorly done; default=no}Incomprehensible; no effort.{endformtoggle}
Paper Organization Score: {formmenu: 1; 2; 3; 4; default=5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; name=organization}/10
Quality
{formtoggle: name=clear; default=no}Confident and focused writing that holds the audience’s attention with relevant details.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=focused, relevant; default=no}Focused writing with some relevant details.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=quality, but limited; default=no}Quality writing with limited details.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=incomprehensible, no details; default=no}Writing is incomprehensible; no details.{endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=limited; default=no}Limited writing that does not adequately express or develop ideas. {endformtoggle: trim=yes}
{formtoggle: name=poor; default=no}Limited writing with no clear focus or theme; No attempt at completing the assignment.{endformtoggle}
Quality Score: {formmenu: name=quality; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; default=6; 7; 8; 9; 10}/10
Your writing score is {=quality+organization+voice+content+grammar+vocabulary}.