Rubric for Literacy Narrative

Instructor: Amy Riordan Year: 2013-2014

Dept: Gen Ed Semester: Fall

Course: ENG 101 English Composition I Revised: 9/18/13

Core Objectives Addressed: 1) Demonstrate the ability to think critically. 2) Demonstrate effective written communication. 3) Develop interpersonal skills needed for employment.

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CRITERION / COMMENTS / POINTS / PTS KEY
Controlling Idea (main point)
*Is stated clearly and early.
*Is narrow enough to be fully developed.
*Is present throughout narrative.
*Provides purpose for the narrative. / /30 / 30-27 Excellent
26-20 Good
19-15 Fair
14-1 Poor
0 No Discernable Controlling Idea
Organization & Coherence
*Paragraphs develop the controlling idea.
*Orderly presentation of ideas within paragraphs.
*Orderly presentation of ideas between paragraphs.
*Overall structure is appropriate and consistent. / /30 / 30-27 Excellent
26-20 Good
19-15 Fair
14-1 Poor
0 No Discernable Organization
Use of Image
*At least one picture is included.
*Picture deepens and/or supports written text.
*Picture is purposefully placed within document. / /15 / 15-13 Excellent
12-9 Good
8-5 Fair
4-1 Poor
0 Image Missing
Style & Usage
*Creative, interesting title that focuses narrative.
*Writing is clear and easy to follow.
*Avoids repetition and varies sentences & word choices.
*Writer’s individual style is present. / /15 / 15-13 Excellent
12-9 Good
8-5 Fair
4-0 Poor
Grammar, Punctuation, & Mechanics
*Mostly correct grammar, punctuation, & spelling.
*Sentences are clear, complete, & relatively error free. / /15 / 15-13 Excellent
12-9 Good
8-5 Fair
4-0 Poor
Essay Format
*Meets page length (900-1,000 words).
*Uses 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
*Double spaced and 1 inch margins.
*Utilized no sources outside of course material. / /10 / 10-9 Excellent
8-6 Good
5-3 Fair
2-1 Poor
0 No Discernable Formatting
Writing Process Materials
*Includes Process Memos for every draft that are reflective.
*Includes at least 2 workshopped drafts.
*Feedback given to others is thoughtful and potentially useful.
*Includes at least 2 Revision Plans.
*Includes brainstorms, freewrites, outlines, etc. / /35 / 35-30 Excellent
29-22 Good
21-14 Fair
13-1 Poor
0 No Process Materials Submitted

Total Points: /150