LASGS Written Communication/EPT Rubric (Based on the CSU English Placement Test)

Criteria Response to the topic Advanced 4 Proficient 3 Marginal 2

Addresses some of the topic but distorts or neglects aspects of the task and/or parts of the response are undeveloped or unclear.

Unsatisfactory 1
Indicates confusion about the topic or neglects important aspects of the task

Addresses the topic clearly and Addresses the topic, but may responds effectively to the task, slight some aspects of the task. but may respond to some aspects of the task more effectively than others.

Demonstrates a sound critical Understanding and use of the assigned understanding of the passage or assigned reading in developing a reading well-reasoned response.

Demonstrates a generally accurate understanding of the passage or assigned reading in developing a sensible response.

Demonstrates some Demonstrates a poor understanding of the main points understanding of the main of the passage or assigned points of the passage or reading, but may misconstrue assigned reading and does not parts of it or make limited use of use the reading appropriately in it in developing a weak response. developing a response, or may not use the reading at all. May treat the topic simplistically or repetitively. Lacks focus and coherence, and often fails to communicate its ideas. Has weak organization and development, providing simplistic generalizations with little or no support. Unclear or missing thesis. Has inadequate control of syntax and vocabulary.

Quality and clarity of Shows depth and complexity of thought. thought

Shows some depth and complexity of thought.

Organization, development and support

Is coherently organized and Is adequately organized and Is poorly organized and developed, with ideas supported developed, generally supporting developed, presenting by appropriate reasons and ideas with reasons and examples. generalizations without adequate examples. Strong and insightful Clear standard thesis. support, or details without thesis. generalizations. Weak thesis. Displays some syntactic variety and facility in the use of language. Demonstrates adequate use of syntax and language. Has limited control of syntax and vocabulary.

Syntax and command of language Grammar, usage, and mechanics

Is generally free from errors in May have some errors, but Has an accumulation of errors in Is marred by numerous errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. generally demonstrates control of grammar, usage, and mechanics grammar, usage, and grammar, usage, and mechanics. that sometimes interfere with mechanics that frequently meaning. interfere with meaning.