Computer Art Class
Grading Rubric: Portfolio Writing
Name: ________________________ Teacher: E. Johnson

Writers' Block Portfolio Writing Rubric

 
Criteria
Points
 
Novice
7 points
Apprentice
13 points
Proficient
19 points
Distinguished
25 points
 
Organization
Sequence of information is difficult to follow.
Reader has difficulty following work because student jumps around.
Student presents information in logical sequence which reader can follow.
Information in logical, interesting sequence which reader can follow.
 
Content Knowledge
Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject.
Student is uncomfortable with content and is able to demonstrate basic concepts.
Student is at ease with content, but fails to elaborate.
Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required).
Grammar and Spelling
Work has four or more spelling errors and/or grammatical errors.
Presentation has three misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Presentation has no more than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.
 
 
Demonstrates a Level of Concern for Learning During Class Time  
1. Remains on task Never Rarely Most of the time Always  
2, Allows others to remain on task Never Rarely Most of the time Always  
3.Respects others property Never Rarely Most of the time Always  
4.Responds appropriate to peers Never Rarely Most of the time Always  
5.Follows directions Never Rarely Most of the time Always  
6.Listens to Teacher/Staff Never Rarely Most of the time Always  

Criteria

Points

Writing Structure Distinguished (25 points) Proficient (19 points) Apprentice (13 points) Novice (7 points)  
Topic Idea Sentence
Main/Topic idea sentence is clear, correctly placed, and is restated in the closing sentence. Main/Topic idea sentence is either unclear or incorrectly placed, and is restated in the closing sentence. Main/Topic idea sentence is unclear and incorrectly placed, and is restated in the closing sentence. Main/Topic idea sentence is unclear and incorrectly placed, and is not restated in the closing sentence.
 
Supporting Detail Sentence(s)
Paragraph(s) have three or more supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. Paragraph(s) have two supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. Paragraph(s) have one supporting detail sentence that relate back to the main idea. Paragraph(s) have no supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
 
Elaborating Detail Sentence(s)
Each supporting detail sentence has three or more elaborating detail sentences. Each supporting detail sentence has at least two elaborating detail sentences. Each supporting detail sentence has one elaborating detail sentence. Each supporting detail sentence has no elaborating detail sentence

 

Total Points: ___________/300