St Leonard’s College Year 10 English Text Response Essay Rubric 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ABILITY TO ADDRESS THE Essay topic addressed in an extremely limited way. Essay topic addressed in a very limited way. Essay topic addressed in a limited way Essay topic addressed in a limited way Essay topic generally addressed. Essay topic generally addressed. Essay topic mostly addressed Essay topic mostly addressed Essay topic fully addressed and implications considered. Essay topic fully addressed, implications and nuances considered. IDEAS Very limited understanding of either the main ideas, characters or themes Very limited understanding of the main ideas, characters and themes. Little understanding of the main ideas, characters or themes. Limited discussion, largely of plot detail rather than analysis of the ideas in the text. Little understanding of the main ideas, characters and themes. Limited discussion, largely of plot detail rather than analysis of the ideas in the text Sound understanding of the ideas, characters or themes. Some discussion and analysis but focus may be on plot details rather than ideas in the text. understanding of the ideas, characters and themes. Some discussion and analysis but focus may be on plot details rather than ideas in the text. Thorough understanding of the ideas, characters and themes. Thoughtful discussion. Thorough understanding of the ideas, characters and themes. Thoughtful discussion and analysis. Insightful understanding of the characters and themes. Complex discussion and analysis. Insightful understanding of the ideas, characters and themes. Complex discussion and critical analysis KNOWLEDGE OF THE TEXT References to the text are superfluous. Very limited knowledge of the text demonstrated. Limited knowledge of the text demonstrated. Limited knowledge of the text demonstrated. Some examples provided. Sound knowledge of the text including some evidence or quotations. Sound knowledge of the text including some evidence and quotations. Considered selection and use of appropriate evidence or quotations. Considered selection and use of appropriate evidence and quotations. Considered selection and use of and highly appropriate evidence and quotations. Considered selection and use of and highly appropriate evidence and quotations. An awareness of the way the author (or director) has constructed the text to convey meaning. For example: language choices, film techniques etc. STRUCTURE Essay has a clearly defined
Essay has no clear structure. It is a retelling or a stream of consciousness style of writing. Essay has no clear structure. Essay is broken into some paragraphs by line spacing rather than by meaning. Essay includes either an introduction, body paragraphs or conclusion but not all elements. has appropriate structure. Including: introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion. Essay has appropriate structure. Including grouping into introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion. Each body paragraph clearly addresses a topic. Essay has appropriate structure. Body paragraphs include topic sentences, explanation, evidence and linking sentences. The introduction is focused on the topic or a conclusion is reached. Essay has appropriate structure. Body paragraphs include topic sentences, explanation, evidence and linking sentences. The introduction is focused on the topic and a conclusion is reached. overall structure. Body paragraphs include focused topic sentences, clear explanation, appropriate evidence and linking sentences. Introduction clearly identifies the approach to the topic and a thoughtful conclusion is reached. Essay has a clearly defined overall structure. Body paragraphs include focused topic sentences, clear explanation, appropriate evidence and effective linking sentences. Introduction clearly identifies the approach to the topic and a thoughtful conclusion is reached. LANGUAGE Extremely limited expression of ideas in writing. Very limited expression of in writing. Limited expression of ideas in writing. Numerous significant errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Vocabulary is limited. Limited expression of ideas in writing. Significant errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Vocabulary is limited. Written expression is sound but some significant errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation detract from overall meaning. Vocabulary is sometimes simplistic. Written expression is sound but some errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation detract from overall meaning. Vocabulary is sometimes simplistic. Expressive, fluent or coherent writing. Has a good command of spelling, grammar, punctuation. Vocabulary is often interesting and varied. Expressive, fluent and coherent writing. Has a good command of spelling, grammar, punctuation. Vocabulary is often interesting and varied. Highly expressive, fluent or coherent writing. Vocabulary is precise, interesting or varied. Appropriate formal language is used. Has a strong command punctuation, grammar and spelling. Highly expressive, fluent and coherent writing. Vocabulary is precise, interesting and varied. Appropriate formal language is used. Has a strong command punctuation, grammar and spelling. . .