Analytic Evaluation Rubric Focus/ Elaboration/ support
(1-10 points each) The significance or main idea of the views, thoughts, or feelings is clear.
Score____/50 The writing is organized in a way appropriate to the purpose and audience.
Ideas, opinions, and general statements are supported by specific details.
The details are sufficient and appropriate. The writing expresses the views, thoughts, or feelings of the writer.
Organization/ style
(1-5 points each) Vivid language is used to add interest to the writing.
Score____/25 Thesis statement and topic sentences are clear.
Time order is used to organize the storys events.
Paragraphs are equally developed. Transitional words help make the organization clear. Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
(1-5 points each) Sentences are written in the right tense. Score____/25 Word choice is correct. Subject verb agreement The writing is free of misspellings, and words are capitalized correctly.
Sentences are punctuated correctly, and the piece is free of fragments and run-ons.