Constructed Response Rubric — Informative
Focus and Organization
Score 4: The response clearly introduces the topic and provides a conclusion that supports and explains the information provided. The response effectively uses an organizational structure and/or formatting to build a unified whole, create cohesion, and aid in comprehension.
Score 3: The response introduces the topic and provides a conclusion that supports and explains the information provided. The response uses an organizational structure and/or formatting to build a unified whole, create cohesion, and aid in comprehension.
Score 2: The response introduces the topic and provides a conclusion but may be limited. The response attempts an organizational structure but may be difficult to follow at times.
Score 1: The response does not include an introduction or conclusion, or the introduction or conclusion is irrelevant. An organizational structure is unclear and may be difficult to follow most of the time.
Score 0: The response is not relevant to the prompt, or no response is provided.
Purpose and Development
Score 4: The response develops the topic with strong supporting details, information, and examples. Supporting details are well-chosen, relevant, and clearly connected to the topic.
Score 3: The response develops the topic with supporting details, information, and/or examples. Supporting details are relevant and connected to the topic.
Score 2: The response attempts to develop the topic with some supporting details, information, and/or examples. Supporting details may be lacking or irrelevant.
Score 1: The response contains no supporting details, or supporting details are irrelevant or inaccurate.
Score 0: The response is not relevant to the prompt, or no response is provided.
Language and Style
Score 4: The response consistently uses varied transitions to create cohesion and establish relationships among complex ideas and concepts. The response effectively uses precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to explain the topic. A formal style and objective tone is maintained throughout.
Score 3: The response uses varied transitions to create cohesion and establish relationships among complex ideas and concepts. The response uses precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to explain the topic. A formal style and objective tone is maintained throughout.
Score 2: The response uses some transitions to create cohesion, but the relationships among ideas and concepts may be unclear. The response uses little precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to explain the topic. A formal style and objective tone is inconsistently maintained throughout.
Score 1: The response inconsistently uses or lacks transitions, precise language, or domain-specific vocabulary. The response does not maintain a formal style or objective tone.
Score 0: The response is not relevant to the prompt, or no response is provided.
Conventions
Score 4: The response demonstrates a command of basic conventions. The response may include the following: some minor errors in usage, but no patterns of errors, adequate use of punctuation, capitalization, sentence formation and spelling.
Score 3: The response demonstrates an adequate command of basic conventions. The response may include the following: some minor errors in usage, but no patterns of errors, adequate use of punctuation, capitalization, sentence formation and spelling.
Score 2: The response demonstrates a partial command of the basic conventions. The response may include the following: various errors in usage, inconsistent use of correct punctuation, capitalization, sentence formation and spelling.
Score 1: The response demonstrates a lack of command of conventions, with frequent and severe errors, often enough to obscure meaning.
Score 0: Serious and persistent errors overwhelm the writing and interfere with the meaning of the response as a whole, making the writer’s meaning impossible to understand.
Overall Score:
Score 4: The response clearly introduces the topic and provides a conclusion that supports and explains the information provided. The response effectively uses an organizational structure and/or formatting to build a unified whole, create cohesion, and aid in comprehension. The response develops the topic with strong supporting details, information, and examples. Supporting details are well-chosen, relevant, and clearly connected to the topic. The response consistently uses varied transitions to create cohesion and establish relationships among complex ideas and concepts. The response effectively uses precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to explain the topic. A formal style and objective tone is maintained throughout. The response demonstrates a command of basic conventions, with only minor errors in usage, punctuation, capitalization, sentence formation, and spelling.
Suggestions for Improvement:
- To enhance the response, consider adding even more specific and relevant examples to further support the topic.
- Pay close attention to transitions to ensure that all ideas flow smoothly and cohesively throughout the response.
- Be mindful of using precise language and domain-specific vocabulary consistently to explain complex ideas.
- Review conventions such as usage, punctuation, capitalization, sentence formation, and spelling to eliminate any remaining minor errors.