| Writing Rubric
Aventa Learning Writing Rubric
The rubric below describes how your teacher will generally grade your creative written assignments (as opposed to those with very specific answers). For specific assignments, your teacher may choose to focus on a specific area or skill in grading. In general for these assignments, you will be expected to focus on the vocabulary from the unit you are studying.
Advanced
(96-100% of points possible)
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To be used only for creative assignments where the writer:
Demonstrates Outstanding Written Expression
- Response is thorough, detailed, and meets or exceeds the length expected
- Communication is very clear in spite of a few minor errors
- Sentences are varied in structure, complete, and occasionally lengthy.
- Vocabulary is varied, learned in this course, and context appropriate
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Proficient
(80-95% of points possible)
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Demonstrates Good to Very Good Written Expression
- Response is on topic and adequate
- Errors do not detract from overall communication
- Sentences are generally complete, varied, and of more than minimal length
- Vocabulary is level-appropriate and used correctly.
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Partially Proficient
(60-79% of points possible)
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Demonstrates Partial Competence in Written Expression
- Response is incomplete, only partially on topic, and/or too brief
- Errors make communication somewhat difficult
- Sentences are simple, frequently incomplete and/or repetitive
- Vocabulary is inadequate and reflects few resources
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Unsatisfactory
(0-59% of points possible)
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Demonstrates a Lack of Competence in Written Expression
- Response is extremely brief or not on task
- Numerous errors make communication quite difficult
- Sentences are incomplete and/or structurally confusing
- Lack of vocabulary and use of Anglicisms impede communication, OR it is obvious that the student is not using language learned in this course (computer translation, help from native speakers).
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