EDITING SYMBOLS

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EDITING SYMBOLS AND RUBRICS FOR ASSESSING WRITING

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RUBRICS FOR ASSESSING WRITING

CATEGORY

5 marks

4 marks

3marks

2 marks

1 mark

0 marks

TASK
COMPLETION

All requested
information is kept
in a logical
sequence.
There is one clear,
well-focused topic.

One section is
missing.
One piece of
information is not
kept in a logical
sequence.

Two sections are

missing.
Two pieces of
information are
not kept in a
logical sequence.

Three sections
are missing.
Three pieces of
information are
not kept in a
logical sequence.

Four sections
are missing.
Four pieces of
information are
not kept in a
logical
sequence.

Four or more sections

are missing. Student did
not do the task as
requested.
Information is not kept in
a logical sequence.

Correct use of
structures and a
good range of
vocabulary
according to the
level.

One to three
grammar
problems.
Although they do
not impede
communication.

Three to five
grammar
problems. Some
of them break
down
communication.
Three to five
vocabulary
mistakes.

More than five

grammar
problems that
have negative
effect on
communication.

Sentences are
incomplete.
Little use of
vocabulary for
the task.

Severe grammar
problems interfere
greatly with the
message; reader cant
understand what the
writer is trying to say

Complies with
almost all the
requirements for
the type of text.
Some information
is not in the
required format.

Complies with
some of the
requirements for
the type of text.
Some information
is not in the
required format.

Appropriate
number of words

Too many or too

few words

LANGUAGE
AND
VOCABULARY

One to three
vocabulary
mistakes.

LAYOUT
AND LENGTH

Complies with all

the requirements for
the type of text.
Appropriate number
of words.

Satisfactorily
complies with
almost all the
requirements for
the type of text.
Appropriate
number of words.

Limited use of
vocabulary for the
task.

Almost no use of
vocabulary for the level

Complies with
few of the
requirements
for the type of
text.
Information is
not in the
required
format.

Doesnt comply with

less than 75% of the
requirements for the
type of text.

Too many or
too few words

MECHANICS

No spelling or
punctuation errors.
Good use of
connectors.

One spelling or
punctuation error.
Many connectors
are used.

Two spelling or
punctuation
errors. Some
connectors are
used

EDITING SYMBOLS AND RUBRICS FOR ASSESSING WRITING

Three to four
spelling or
punctuation
errors. A few
connectors are
used.

Four to five
spelling or
punctuation
errors. Limited
use of
connectors.

More than five spelling

or punctuation errors.
No use of connectors.

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