English ECR Rubric

Level 4

The response is a well-developed essay that fulfills the writing purpose.

• Develops ideas using relevant and complete support and elaboration
• Uses an effective organizational structure
• Uses purposeful word choice
• Demonstrates attention to audience’s understanding and interest
• Has no errors in usage or conventions that interfere with meaning

Level 3

The response is a complete essay that addresses the writing purpose.

• Develops ideas using adequate support and elaboration
• Uses an organizational structure that supports the writing purpose
• Uses clear word choice
• Demonstrates an awareness of audience’s understanding and interest
• Has few, if any, errors in usage and conventions that interfere with meaning

Level 2

The response is an incomplete or oversimplified attempt to address the writing purpose.

• Has incomplete or unclear support and elaboration
• Attempts to use an organizational structure
• Demonstrates little awareness of audience’s understanding and interest
• May have errors in usage and conventions that interfere with meaning

Level 1

The response provides evidence of an attempt to address the prompt.

• Has minimal or no support or elaboration
• May be too brief to demonstrate an organizational structure
• Demonstrates little or no awareness of audience
• May have errors in usage and conventions that interfere with meaning

Level 0

The response is completely irrelevant or incorrect, or there is no response.