6.03 Symbol Paragraph Rubric

Excellent / Good / Fair / Poor
Focus and Details / There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information.
(10 points) / There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed.
(8 points) / There is one topic. Maid ideas are somewhat clear.
(6 points) / The topic and main ideas are not clear.
(5 points)
Organization / The thesis has the title and author stated as well as the symbols and/or motifs addressed. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order.
(5 points) / The thesis has the title stated as well as the symbols and/or motifs addressed. Information is relevant but not presented in a logical order.
(4 points) / The thesis states the main topic. A conclusion is included.
(3 points) / There is no clear thesis, structure, or conclusion.
(2 points)
Word Choice / The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words seems accurate, natural, and not forced.
(5 points) / The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words is accurate at times but seems overdone.
(4 points) / The author uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety.
(3 points) / The writer uses a limited vocabulary. Jargon is detracting from the meaning.
(2 points)
Sentence Structure and Mechanics / All sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes no errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.
(5 points) / Most sentences are well constructed and have varied length. The author makes a few errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.
(4 points) / Most sentences are well constructed, but they have a similar structure and/or length. The author makes several errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with the understanding.
(3 points) / Sentences are awkward, are distracting, or difficult to understand. The author makes numerous errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding.
(2 points)