Extended Response Rubric
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Level 4
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Level 3
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Level 2
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Level 1
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Well stated, clear introduction and conclusion
Paragraphing is used correctly; related details are grouped
together (T, D, D, D, C)
Evidence/details are correct, clear, specific and well
explained in the writer’s OWN words
Transition words and sophisticated vocabulary are used
correctly
Little to no spelling or grammatical errors
Shows a solid understanding of the text/question
All parts of the question are answered
A clear introduction and conclusion
Paragraphing is used correctly; related details are
grouped together (T, D, D, D, C)
Evidence/details are clear and correct
Transition words are used correctly
Little to no spelling or grammatical errors
Shows a good understanding of the text/question
All parts of the question are answered
Somewhat of an introduction and conclusion
Paragraphing may not be used correctly
Evidence/details may be unclear, confusing or incorrect
Evidence/details may be missing
Evidence/details may be repeated
Missing transition words/attempted to use transitions or used
incorrectly
May have spelling or grammatical errors that make the writing
difficult to read
Shows some misunderstanding of the text/question
Parts of the question may not have been answered
Introduction and conclusion are missing or unclear
Paragraphing is not used
Evidence/details are unclear and confusing
Evidence/details are incorrect or missing and do not answer
the question
Transition words are not used or used incorrectly
Spelling or grammatical errors that make the writing
difficult to read
Shows little understanding of the text and/or question
Not all parts of the question are answered
Reading Street Written Response Rubric
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Level 4
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Level 3
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Level 2
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Level 1
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Well stated, clear topic sentence using words from the
question
Paragraphing is used correctly; related details are grouped
together (T, D, D, D, C)
Evidence/details are correct, clear, specific and well
explained in the writer’s OWN words
Transition words are used correctly
Little to no spelling or grammatical errors
Shows a solid understanding of the text/question
All parts of the question are answered
A clear topic sentence using words from the question
Paragraphing is used correctly; related details are
grouped together (T, D, D, D, C)
Evidence/details are clear and correct
Transition words are used correctly
Little to no spelling or grammatical errors
Shows a good understanding of the text/question
All parts of the question are answered
Somewhat of a topic sentence
Paragraph format may not be followed
Evidence/details may be unclear, confusing or incorrect
Evidence/details may be missing
Evidence/details may be repeated
Missing transition words/attempted to use transitions or used
incorrectly
May have spelling or grammatical errors that make the writing
difficult to read
Shows some misunderstanding of the text/question
Parts of the question may not have been answered
Topic sentence is missing or unclear
Paragraph format not followed
Evidence/details are unclear and confusing
Evidence/details are incorrect or missing and do not answer
the question
Transition words are not used or used incorrectly
Spelling or grammatical errors that make the writing
difficult to read
Shows little understanding of the text and/or question
Not all parts of the question are answered
Short Response Rubric
2 Points
1 Point
 Well stated topic sentence; what you are
proving is clear
 Evidence/details are correct, clear, specific
and well explained
 At least TWO DIFFERENT pieces of evidence
are used (T, D, D, C)
 Transition words and sophisticated vocabulary
are used correctly
 Little to no spelling or grammatical errors
 Shows a good understanding of the
text/question
 All parts of the question are answered
 Somewhat of a clear restate/topic sentence
 Evidence/details may be too general
 Only one piece of evidence from the text is
used
 Sentences may be somewhat incomplete or
unclear
 Only part of the question is answered
 Some spelling or grammatical errors
 Does not answer any parts of the question
0 Points
 Answer may be left blank
 Answer is completely incorrect
 Many spelling and grammatical errors; unclear,
confusing and not legible
Paragraph Rubric
Level 4
Level 3
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Interesting, well stated, clear topic sentence
At least THREE supporting details
Details are extended/explained
Details are specific and support the main idea
Details are organized in a logical order
Transition words are used correctly
Interesting conclusion sentence that captures the main idea
Little to no spelling or grammatical errors
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A clear topic sentence
At least THREE supporting details
Details are clear and organized in a logical order
Details support the main idea
Transition words are used correctly
Clear conclusion sentence
Few spelling or grammatical errors
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Level 2
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Level 1
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Somewhat of a topic sentence
Few supporting details
Details may not support the main idea
Details may be unclear, confusing or incorrect
Missing transition words/attempted to use transitions or used
incorrectly
Conclusion may be missing or does not support the main idea
May have spelling or grammatical errors that make the writing
difficult to read
Topic sentence is missing or unclear
Details are unclear and confusing
Details are incorrect or missing
Details do not support the main idea
Transition words are not used or used incorrectly
Conclusion sentence is missing
Spelling or grammatical errors that make the writing
difficult to read