Reaction Paper Rubric

Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score
Mechanics

 

may contain frequent/serious errors in wording,structure, or spelling
some grammar, spelling, or wording errors
 free of grammar and spelling errors
sophisticated control of sentences, grammar, usage, and mechanics
 

Organization

 

lacks topic sentences and has no logical sequence; not written in student's own words
mostly difficult to understand; written in student's own words 
contains topics sentences and is easy to understand
every paragraph has a topic sentence followed by support sentences
 
 

Followed Assignment


no summary or personal reaction; article is not related to Internet integration in the classroom
summary and reaction are present; paper is less that two full pages in length
summary is one full page and reaction is one full page; a copy of the article is attached and submitted
summary and reaction are fully developed; article is current (Y2K or more recent); correct formatting and fonts are used
 
 

Word Choice

 

simple or incorrect vocabulary
acceptable vocabulary
words are chosen for variety and interest
words are used precisely
 
 

Quality of the content
elaboration/detail is inadequate
some elaboration/detail is present
elaboration and inclusion of detail is adequate
elaboration and inclusion of detail clarify content; article is thoroughly summarized
 
TOTAL               

 Written by Ann Feldmann. Last updated 1/27/01.