Sample rubric for assessing creative writing This rubric can be used to assess stories (narratives) and descriptive writing tasks. Criteria
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6 Not achieved
Content, structure, length ________/ 20 marks
0–3 marks
Content inappro- priate and completely off topic. No structure length completely inappro- priate
4–6 marks
Content mostly inappro- priate and often off topic. Little structure length much too short
7–10 marks
Content somewhat appropriate. Introduction, ending and paragraphs (but not all appropriate) length, much too long or too short
Planning, drafting and editing _______/ 10 marks
0–1 marks
No evidence of processes of writing
2–3 marks
Poor planning and little editing and revision
4–5 marks
Some planning and editing done, but not accurate or appropriate
Language use ________/ 10 marks
0–1 marks
Unsuitable vocabulary, so many errors that text has no meaning
2–3 marks
Only very basic editing and revision. Only very basic vocabulary used. Many spelling, punctuation and language errors make text confusing
Total ________/ (40÷2) = 20 marks
4–5 marks
Basic vocabulary and sentence structures used with some errors
11–13 marks 14–15 marks 16–18 marks 19–20 marks
Content mostly appropriate and on topic structure appropriate introduction, ending and paragraph. Length a little too long or too short
6 marks
Some planning, drafting, editing done but there are quite a few mistakes
6 marks
Vocabulary, sentence structures and conventions mostly correct but not varied enough
Content appropriate and on topic. Fairly good overall structure, good paragraph- ing, length correct
7–8 marks
Planning, drafting, editing done but there are mistakes
7–8 marks
Varied vocabulary and sentence structures and conventions used but with some mistakes
Content good, relevant. Content good overall structure, length correct
Content interesting, thought provoking, mature. Excellent overall structure, length correct
Elementary Moderate Adequate Substantial Meritorious 7 Outstanding
9 marks
Good planning, drafting, editing and final presentation
9 marks
Good choice of words and sentence structures used with few errors to support the text
10 marks
Excellent planning, drafting, editing and final presentation
10 marks
Excellent and varied choice of words and sentence structures to support text
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