Persuasive Group Rubric
Mrs. Shields / English
1. Speech (Rate, Articulation, Eye Contact, Appeal)
It was hard to follow. Not Bad. Work on ______. Great speech! Very persuasive!
1 2 3 4 5 X 3 = ______
2. Essay (Errors, Typos, and Presentation)
Many lines have errors. Several errors. Looks great! Your final copy
Did you proofread? . is attractive and error-free.
1 2 3 4 5 X 3= ______
3. Persuasiveness
Does not persuade at all. Don’t lose focus. Back up Great arguments!
Focus on your audience. your facts and opinions. You persuaded me!
1 2 3 4 5 X 5 = ______
4. Effective Writing (Use of transitions, brush strokes, etc.)
Writing lacked voice Use more transitions. Nice use of transitions/
and varied sentence structure. Expand your vocabulary. brushstrokes. Reads very well!
1 2 3 4 5 X 5 = ______
5. Group Effort
Your group did not use your Use group time wisely. No talking Way to work together! I’m proud of
time effectively. You must ALL to other groups. your group!
work together.
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
Comments: TOTAL = ______
Persuasive Group Rubric
Mrs. Shields / English
1. Speech (Rate, Articulation, Eye Contact, Appeal)
It was hard to follow. Not Bad. Work on ______. Great speech! Very persuasive!
1 2 3 4 5 X 3 = ______
2. Essay (Errors, Typos, and Presentation)
Many lines have errors. Several errors. Looks great! Your final copy
Did you proofread? is attractive and error-free.
1 2 3 4 5 X 3= ______
3. Persuasiveness
Does not persuade at all. Don’t lose focus. Back up Great arguments!
Focus on your audience. your facts and opinions. You persuaded me!
1 2 3 4 5 X 5 = ______
4. Effective Writing (Use of transitions, brush strokes, etc.)
Writing lacked voice Use more transitions. Nice use of transitions/
and varied sentence structure. Expand your vocabulary. brushstrokes. Reads very well!
1 2 3 4 5 X 5 = ______
5. Group Effort
Your group did not use your Use group time wisely. No talking Way to work together! I’m proud of
time effectively. You must ALL to other groups. your group!
work together.
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
Comments: TOTAL = ______
Poetry Reading Rubric
Mrs. Shields/8th English
1. Expression
You lacked feeling when Work on reading your material Great Job! You read with real
reading your poem. the way you want it to be read. emotion and creativity.
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
2. Rate
You were too fast./slow! Pretty good! Be careful to read at just Terrific!
the right rate. Perfect rate!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
3. Articulation
Your words were jumbled Not Bad! Be sure to pronounce Wonderful!
together. each word clearly. Very articulate!
1 2 3 4 5 X 3 = ______
4. Volume
You were too loud/soft. Almost right! Good for you!
It was hard to follow. Just the right volume!
1 2 3 4 5 X 3 = ______
5. Overall Appeal (Enthusiasm, Posture, Eye Contact)
You looked like you weren’t Enjoy yourself! The poem I’m impressed!
having fun at all. is your masterpiece! You made your poem even
Work on ______. better!
1 2 3 4 5 X 6 = ______
Comments: TOTAL = ______
Poetry Reading Rubric
Mrs. Shields/8th English
1. Expression
You lacked feeling when Work on reading your material Great Job! You read with real
reading your poem. the way you want it to be read. emotion and creativity.
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
2. Rate
You were too fast./slow! Pretty good! Be careful to read at just Terrific!
the right rate. Perfect rate!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
3. Articulation
Your words were jumbled Not Bad! Be sure to pronounce Wonderful!
together. each word clearly. Very articulate!
1 2 3 4 5 X 3 = ______
4. Volume
You were too loud/soft. Almost right! Good for you!
It was hard to follow. Just the right volume!
1 2 3 4 5 X 3 = ______
5. Overall Appeal (Enthusiasm, Posture, Eye Contact)
You looked like you weren’t Enjoy yourself! The poem I’m impressed!
having fun at all. is your masterpiece! You made your poem even
Work on ______. better!
1 2 3 4 5 X 6 = ______
Comments: TOTAL = ______
Children’s Story Rubric
Mrs. Shields/8th English
1. Creativity
Your paper lacked creativity. Pretty Good! Work on developing Great Idea! One of
Use your own ideas! original concepts. a kind! A child would love it!
1 2 3 4 5 X 6 = ______
2. Presentation
Your story is messy and unorganized. Some good stuff! Take your time. Terrific Book!
Did you rush through it? Think about your audience. Your cover, binding, and
Work on cover/binding/ format. and pages look great!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
3. Illustrations
Your illustrations do not Not Bad! Spend more time planning Superb Illustrations! Your
enhance your story. and creating illustrations. pictures really add to the story!
1 2 3 4 5 X 2 = ______
4. Grammar and Spelling
Try again. Your spelling and Several grammar and spelling errors. Good for you!
grammar is poor. Take time to proofread your work. Perfect spelling and grammar!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
5. Punctuation
Many sentences do not have correct Several errors. Proofread carefully! Perfect Punctuation!
punctuation. See me for help. Very proud!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4= ______
Comments:
Children’s Story Rubric
Mrs. Shields/8th English
1. Creativity
Your paper lacked creativity. Pretty Good! Work on developing Great Idea! One of
Use your own ideas! original concepts. a kind! A child would love it!
1 2 3 4 5 X 6 = ______
2. Presentation
Your story is messy and unorganized. Some good stuff! Take your time. Terrific Book!
Did you rush through it? Think about your audience. Your cover, binding, and
Work on cover/binding/ format. and pages look great!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
3. Illustrations
Your illustrations do not Not Bad! Spend more time planning Superb Illustrations! Your
enhance your story. and creating illustrations. pictures really add to the story!
1 2 3 4 5 X 2 = ______
4. Grammar and Spelling
Try again. Your spelling and Several grammar and spelling errors. Good for you!
grammar is poor. Take time to proofread your work. Perfect spelling and grammar!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
5. Punctuation
Many sentences do not have correct Several errors. Proofread carefully! Perfect Punctuation!
punctuation. See me for help. Very proud!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4= ______
Comments:
Informative Poster Rubric
Mrs. Shields/8th English
1. Creativity
Your poster lacked creativity. Pretty Good! Work on developing Great Idea! One of
Use a variety of sources. creative concepts and combining sources. a kind! I love it!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
2. Presentation
Your poster is messy and unorganized. Some good stuff! Take your time. Terrific Poster! It
Did you rush through it? really looks good!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
3. Expressive/Informative
Your poster does not Not Bad! Spend more time planning. Superb! Your poster
fully reflect you. really shows who you are!
1 2 3 4 5 X 6 = ______
4. Error Free (Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, etc.)
Try again. You had Watch for errors! Take time to Good for you! Perfect!
several errors. proofread and edit your work. No errors!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
5. Biography Sheet
Your biography sheet Your biography sheet is attached, Biography sheet is completed.
is not attached or completed. but incomplete. I learned a lot about you! Thanks!
1 2 3 4 5 X 2 = ______
Comments:
Informative Poster Rubric
Mrs. Shields/8th English
1. Creativity
Your poster lacked creativity. Pretty Good! Work on developing Great Idea! One of
Use a variety of sources. creative concepts and combining sources. a kind! I love it!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
2. Presentation
Your poster is messy and unorganized. Some good stuff! Take your time. Terrific Poster! It
Did you rush through it? really looks good!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
3. Expressive/Informative
Your poster does not Not Bad! Spend more time planning. Superb! Your poster
fully reflect you. really shows who you are!
1 2 3 4 5 X 6 = ______
4. Error Free (Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, etc.)
Try again. You had Watch for errors! Take time to Good for you! Perfect!
several errors. proofread and edit your work. No errors!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
5. Biography Sheet
Your biography sheet Your biography sheet is attached, Biography sheet is completed.
is not attached or completed. but incomplete. I learned a lot about you! Thanks!
1 2 3 4 5 X 2 = ______
Comments:
Informative Poster Rubric
Mrs. Shields/8th English
1. Creativity
Your poster lacked creativity. Pretty Good! Work on developing Great Idea! One of
Use a variety of sources. creative concepts and combining sources. a kind! I love it!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
2. Presentation
Your poster is messy and unorganized. Some good stuff! Take your time. Terrific Poster! It
Did you rush through it? really looks good!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
3. Expressive/Informative
Your poster does not Not Bad! Spend more time planning. Superb! Your poster
fully reflect you. really shows who you are!
1 2 3 4 5 X 6 = ______
4. Error Free (Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, etc.)
Try again. You had Watch for errors! Take time to Good for you! Perfect!
several errors. proofread and edit your work. No errors!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
5. Biography Sheet
Your biography sheet Your biography sheet is attached, Biography sheet is completed.
is not attached or completed. but incomplete. I learned a lot about you! Thanks!
1 2 3 4 5 X 2 = ______
Comments:
Informative Poster Rubric
Mrs. Shields/8th English
1. Creativity
Your poster lacked creativity. Pretty Good! Work on developing Great Idea! One of
Use a variety of sources. creative concepts. a kind! I love it!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
2. Presentation
Your poster is messy and unorganized. Some good stuff! Take your time. Terrific Poster! Great
Did you rush through it? Use a variety of sources. sources!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
3. Expressive/Informative
Your poster does not Not Bad! Spend more time planning. Superb! Your poster
fully reflect you. really shows who you are!
1 2 3 4 5 X 6 = ______
4. Error Free (Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, etc.)
Try again. You had Watch for errors! Take time to Good for you! Perfect!
several errors. proofread and edit your work. No errors!
1 2 3 4 5 X 4 = ______
5. Biography Sheet
Your biography sheet Your biography sheet is attached, Biography sheet is completed.
is not attached or completed. but incomplete. I learned a lot about you! Thanks!
1 2 3 4 5 X 2 = ______
Comments:
Language Arts Portfolio Rubric
Mrs. Shields/8th English
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Content grade: ______
Neatness/Organization grade: ______Total grade: ______
See highlighted/circled comments:
Great Job! Your notebook is organized and neat!
Pretty good! Keep working on organization!
Keep your literary terms in the FRONT of the Literature section. -10
You are missing several literary terms. -5
You have some/many papers out of place. -5 -10 - 20 -30 -50
Your papers must have your name AND dates! -5 -10
You are missing workbook pages. -5 -10 -20
Your notebook is messy! -5 -10 -20
Your journal is not included. –10
Remember to update spelling log! Very important!
Make sure you complete your logs. Don’t leave any blanks!
Spelling Log grade: _____ Writing Log grade: ______
Don’t throw anything away until I have told you EXACTLY what must stay or go!
Language Arts Portfolio Rubric
Mrs. Shields/8th English
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Content grade: ______
Neatness/Organization grade: ______Total grade: ______
See highlighted/circled comments:
Great Job! Your notebook is organized and neat!
Pretty good! Keep working on organization!
Keep your literary terms in the FRONT of the Literature section. -10
You are missing several literary terms. -5
You have some/many papers out of place. -5 -10 - 20 -30 -50
Your papers must have your name AND dates! -5 -10
You are missing workbook pages. -5 -10 -20
Your notebook is messy! -5 -10 -20
Your journal is not included. –10
Remember to update spelling log! Very important!
Make sure you complete your logs. Don’t leave any blanks!
Spelling Log grade: ______Writing Log grade: ______
Don’t throw anything away until I have told you EXACTLY what must stay or go!
Dramas
Mrs. Shields/8th English
1. Dialogue
Your characters’ dialogue. Pretty Good! Work on developing Great Dialogue! Your characters
lacked true voice. characters through their actions and speech. were so realistic.
1 2 3 4 5 X 2 = ______
2. Drama Format
You did not follow Not Bad! Look closely at the Superb! Your paper is well-written,
the correct drama format. sample drama you were given. and you followed directions.