Homework Machine Rubric
Advanced (A)
-Written in one paragraph of at least 7 sentences with an intro sentence, supporting sentences, and a closing sentence.
-Writer takes a position on whether or not to keep a homework machine.
-Writer backs up his/her position on why or why not to keep a homework machine.
-Ideas are organized and the writing flows; the writer has thought about the sound of the words as well as the meaning.
-Uses strong vocabulary: there are no dead words.
-Two or fewer errors in spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
-The writer convinces the audience of his or her position.
Proficient (B)
-Written in one paragraph of at least 7 sentences with an intro sentence, supporting sentences, and a closing sentence.
-Writer takes a position on whether or not to keep a homework machine but does not solidly back up his or her position.
-Ideas are somewhat organized and there is some flow to the writing.
-Uses interesting vocabulary with some dead words.
-Three to five errors in spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
-The writer takes a position but is not too convincing to the audience.
Basic (C)
-Written in one paragraph of 4-6 sentences with an intro sentence, supporting sentences, and a closing sentence.
-The writer does not really take a position but writes about both positions.
-Ideas are not well organized.
-Vocabulary is mostly familiar.
-Six to ten errors in spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
-The writer does not convince the audience of a position.
Below Basic (D)
-Not written in a clear paragraph or written in a paragraph of less than 4 sentences.
-Writer seems unaware of the audience with very little organization.
-Vocabulary is not expressive and somewhat limited.
-More than 10 errors in spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Homework Machine Rubric
Advanced (A)
-Written in one paragraph of at least 7 sentences with an intro sentence, supporting sentences, and a closing sentence.
-Writer takes a position on whether or not to keep a homework machine.
-Writer backs up his/her position on why or why not to keep a homework machine.
-Ideas are organized and the writing flows; the writer has thought about the sound of the words as well as the meaning.
-Uses strong vocabulary: there are no dead words.
-Two or fewer errors in spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
-The writer convinces the audience of his or her position.
Proficient (B)
-Written in one paragraph of at least 7 sentences with an intro sentence, supporting sentences, and a closing sentence.
-Writer takes a position on whether or not to keep a homework machine but does not solidly back up his or her position.
-Ideas are somewhat organized and there is some flow to the writing.
-Uses interesting vocabulary with some dead words.
-Three to five errors in spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
-The writer takes a position but is not too convincing to the audience.
Basic (C)
-Written in one paragraph of 4-6 sentences with an intro sentence, supporting sentences, and a closing sentence.
-The writer does not really take a position but writes about both positions.
-Ideas are not well organized.
-Vocabulary is mostly familiar.
-Six to ten errors in spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
-The writer does not convince the audience of a position.
Below Basic (D)
-Not written in a clear paragraph or written in a paragraph of less than 4 sentences.
-Writer seems unaware of the audience with very little organization.
-Vocabulary is not expressive and somewhat limited.
-More than 10 errors in spelling, grammar, or capitalization.