Nevada+Holistic+Writing+Rubric

__**Nevada Writing Proficiency Examination Grade 8 Holistic Rubric**__  **SCORE “SIX”** A six paper is superior. It demonstrates skillful and purposeful control. It exemplifies **ALL OR MOST**  of the following: • Focuses and develops insightful ideas in a detailed, sustained, and compelling manner • Organizes ideas coherently and logically, using structure to enhance the main idea • Demonstrates sustained commitment to the topic; uses word choice with purpose and control to engage the audience • Commits few, if any, errors in Standard English grammar/usage and mechanics; uses multiple sentence structures that enhance stylistic effect

**SCORE “FIVE”** A five paper is clearly above average. It goes beyond the predictable and is controlled. It displays **ALL OR MOST**  of the following: • Focuses and develops ideas in an effective and detailed manner, using clear, relevant examples, explanations, and/or information • Organizes ideas coherently and logically, using a structure that supports the main idea • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Communicates commitment to the topic; uses effective word choice to involve the audience • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Commits few errors in Standard English grammar/usage and mechanics; uses varied sentence structures that contribute to style

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">**SCORE “FOUR”** <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">A four paper is adequate or satisfactory. It exhibits <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">**ALL OR MOST**  <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">of the following characteristics: • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Focuses and develops ideas with mostly relevant information, explanations, and/or examples • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Organizes ideas in a satisfactory manner, using reasonable coherence and logic • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Communicates some commitment to the topic; uses adequate word choice to address audience and purpose • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Commits some errors in Standard English grammar/usage and mechanics that do not impede meaning; uses varied but generally predictable sentence structures

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">**SCORE “THREE”** <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">A three paper is inadequate. It shows a limited or inconsistent understanding of writing. It illustrates <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">**SOME OR ALL**  <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">of the following: • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Focuses on the topic, but may display irrelevant examples, explanations, and/or information • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Displays some organization; shows some digression or rambling; lacks logic and coherence • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Demonstrates inconsistent commitment to the topic; attempts to involve the audience; uses simplistic, imprecise, or improper words • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Commits consistent violations in Standard English grammar/usage and mechanics that may impede meaning; uses sentence structure that is limited and/or simplistic

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">**SCORE “TWO”** <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">A two paper is very weak. It reveals serious and persistent problems in communication. It illustrates <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">**SOME OR ALL**  <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">of the following: • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Attempts to address the topic with little or no focus; lists examples, explanations, and/or information; shows vague or no support; repetitious • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Contains serious flaws in structure, organization, and coherence • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Attempts but does not involve the audience appropriately; uses limited or inappropriate word choice • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Commits consistent violations in Standard English grammar/usage and mechanics that often impede meaning; uses sentence structure that is very limited, simplistic, and/or incorrect

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">**SCORE “ONE”** <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">A one paper is extremely weak. It has few redeeming qualities. It at least mentions the topic, but generally fails to communicate with the reader. It illustrates <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">**SOME OR ALL**  <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">of the following: • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Repeats the topic with no details, examples, or explanations • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Shows little or no structure, organization, or coherence • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Fails to address the audience; uses very limited word choice • <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Overwhelms the reader with serious violations of Standard English grammar/usage and mechanics; uses sentence structure that is limited or non- existent