Advanced English 11 Mrs. Watson

INDEPENDENT NOVEL – REVIEW RUBRIC *

Thought & Detail / Organization / Matters of Choice / Matters of Correctness
Excellent (9-10 marks)
Insightful ideas are supported by carefully considered and selected evidence and/or details. / Excellent (9-10 marks)
Introduction is skillfully constructed to provide direction for the reader. A focused controlling idea is sustained and developed in a purposeful manner. The closing is related thoughtfully and effectively to the idea. / Excellent (5 marks)
Diction is precise and effective. Syntactical structures are effective and sometimes polished. Stylistic choices contribute to a skillful and confident composition. / Excellent (5 marks)
The writing demonstrates confident control of correct sentence construction, usage (“grammar”), and mechanics. The relative absence of error is impressive, considering the complexity of response and the circumstances.
Proficient (7-8 marks)
Thoughtful ideas are supported by appropriate evidence and/or OR conventional ideas are supported by appropriate evidence and/or details. / Proficient (7-8 marks)
The introduction is competently constructed to provide direction for the reader. A controlling idea/theme is generally sustained and the development is clear and coherent. The closing is related effectively to the idea/theme. / Proficient (4 marks)
Diction is specific and appropriate. Syntactical structures are generally effective. Stylistic choices contribute to a competent composition. / Proficient (4 marks)
The writing demonstrates competent control of correct sentence construction, usage (“grammar”), and mechanics. Minor errors are acceptable and understandable, considering the circumstances.)
Acceptable (5-6 marks)
Relevant ideas are supported by appropriate evidence and/or details. / Acceptable (5-6 marks)
The introduction is constructed to provide a general direction for the reader. A controlling idea/theme is evident, and the development is generally clear, though coherence/unity may falter. The closing is related functionally to the idea/theme. / Acceptable (3 marks)
The introduction is constructed to provide a general direction for the reader. A controlling idea/theme is evident, and the development is generally clear, though coherence/unity may falter. The closing is related functionally to the idea/theme. / Acceptable (3 marks)
The writing demonstrates satisfactory control of correct sentences construction, usage (“grammar”) and mechanics. There may be occasional lapses is control of sentence construction and/or minor errors in usage and mechanics. However, the communication remains clear.
Limited (3-4 marks)
Superficial ideas are weakly supported; some material may not be relevant to the topic/theme. / Limited (3-4 marks)
The introduction, if present, is related in a minimal way to the rest of the written piece. A controlling idea/theme is lacking or is not sustained; the development of ideas is faltering, uncertain, or inadequate. The closing, although present, is not functional in that it does not unify the whole or only vaguely relates to the opening. / Limited (2 marks)
Diction is imprecise and/or inappropriate. Syntax is frequently awkward and/or immature. The writing may be vague, redundant, and/or unclear. An inadequate repertoire of language choices contributes to a limited composition. / Limited (2 marks)
The writing demonstrates faltering control of correct sentence construction, usage (“grammar”), and mechanics. The range of sentence construction errors and errors in usage and/or mechanics blurs the clarity of communication.
Poor (1-2 marks)
Unsupported ideas and details do not develop the topic/theme. / Poor (1-2 marks)
The introduction, if present, is not functional in that it does not related to the rest of the composition. A controlling idea is lacking; the topic is not developed or is developed incoherently. The closing, if present, is either inappropriate or unconnected. / Poor (1 mark)
Diction is over generalized and/or inadequate. Syntax is confusing and uncontrolled. The writing is unclear. Lack of language choices contributes to a poor composition. / Poor (1 mark)
The writing demonstrates lack of control of correct sentence construction, usage (“grammar”) and mechanics. Communication is seriously impeded by jarring errors in usage and mechanics.
Insufficient (0 marks)
The marker can discern no evidence of an attempt to fulfill the assignment as stated. / Insufficient (0 marks)
The marker can discern no evidence of an attempt to fulfill the assignment as stated. / Insufficient (0 marks)
The marker can discern no evidence of an attempt to fulfill the assignment as stated. / Insufficient (0 marks)
The marker can discern no evidence of an attempt to fulfill the assignment as stated.

* Based on Nova Scotia provincial essay rubric