Multigenre Paper: Rubric

Student Name ______

CATEGORY / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0 / 1
Content Support(x20) / Provocative, meticulous, quality details give the reader important information that transcends beyond the obvious or predictable. / Relevant, telling details and information give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. / Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issues or portion of the storyline are unsupported. / Supporting details and information are somewhat relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported. / Supporting details
and information
are unclear or
not related to
the topic. / Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.
Appropriate Use of Genre (x20) / Various genres are used and give the reader clarity and insight. Appropriate genre is chosen for each topic of writing. / Various genres are used and mostly give the reader clarity; however, one genre does not make sense or is unsuitable to convey the writer’s purpose. / Writing is mediocre and genre is fairly suitable for the topic, but other genres would have been more appropriate. Many times, the writing is inconsistent with the demands of the genre. / The writing is mostly inconsistent with the genre. The topic clearly doesn't fit the genres. / The use of genres
is highly
inappropriate,
irrelevant, and
inconsistent. / The writing is thoroughly inconsistent with the genre. The topic clearly doesn't fit the genre.
Conventions
(x10) / Writer makes no unintentional errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. / Writer makes 1-2 unintentional errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. / Writer makes 3-4 unintentional errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. / Writer makes more than 4 unintentional errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. / Writer makes
countless
errors in grammar
or spelling that
distract the reader
from the content. / Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Voice (x10) / Writer speaks directly to reader in a manner that is compelling, engaging, individual and has personality. The tone and voice give depth and texture to the paper and are appropriate for the purpose and audience. / Writer engages reader for the most part--with one or two moments of disengagement. The tone and depth are at times slightly inappropriate. / The writer seems sincere, but not fully engaged or involved. The result is pleasant or even personable, but not compelling. The tone and depth are at times fairly inappropriate. / Writing is "risk free" and seems to hide the writer's true feelings about the topic. Writer is unconcerned with the audience; writer's style is a complete mismatch for the intended audience. / There is no
discernable
voice. / The writer seems indifferent, uninvolved, or distanced from the topic and/or audience. Writer speaks in a kind of monotone. Writing is "humdrum" and safe or "risk free" and seems to hide writer's true feelings about the topic. Writer is unconcerned with the audience; writer's style is a complete mismatch for the intended audience.
Word Choice
(x5) / Words convey the intended message in a precise, interesting, and natural way. Words are specific and accurate. Striking words and phrases often catch the reader's eye. / One or two moments when the writing lulls. Sometimes the writing seems unnatural or forced. Adjectives and adverbs maybe overdone in one or two places. / The language is functional, even if it lacks much energy. Words are adequate and correct in a general sense; they get the job done. The words are only occasionally refined. / Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or cliches may be present and detract from the meaning. / The use of genres
is highly
inappropriate,
irrelevant, and
inconsistent. / Writer uses a limiteirrelevant, and d vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or cliches may be present and detract from the meaning.
Requirements
(x5) / Minimum requirements (genres, pieces, bibliography, title page, repetend, etc) are met with exceptionaleffort or exceeded. / Minimum requirements (genres, pieces, bibliography, title page, repetend, etc) are met with good effort. / Minimum requirements (genres, pieces, bibliography, title page, repetend, etc) are met with fair effort. / Minimum requirements (genres, pieces, bibliography, title page, repetend, etc) are met with little effort. OR one requirement is not met. / More than one
minimum
requirements
are
not met. / Minimum requirements (genres, pieces, bibliography, title page, etc) are met with quality work or exceeded.
Letter to the Reader
(x5) / Letter is provocative, honest, and clearly gives reader insight for the chosen topic and reasons. / Letter is thoughtful, honest, and mostly gives reader insight for the chosen topic and reasons. / Letter is somewhat thoughtful, but does not give the reader insight for either the chosen topic or reasons. / Letter is confusing, unfocused, and marginal for the reader. / There is no
letter to the reader. / Letter is provocative, honest, and clearly gives reader understanding th chosen topic and reasons.

Flunkers ______

Score: ______(This score will be weighted x2 in ProgressBook)

300

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