Rubric: Interpersonal Writing

Advanced Proficient Developing Beginning

How well do I
complete the task?

(Task)
I use a variety of
statements and
questions to respond
fully and appropriately
to all aspects of the
prompt.
I use some simple
statements and
questions to
respond adequately
to all aspects of the
prompt. My ideas
are supported with
some examples.
I use only
memorized words
and basic phrases
and do not respond
adequately to all
parts of the
prompt. My ideas
are supported with
few examples.
I use only a few
memorized words or
high frequency phrases
and do not respond
adequately to the
prompt. My ideas are
not supported with
examples.
How well do others
understand me?
(Comprehensibility)

I can be easily
understood and the
message is clear.
I can be understood
and the message is
mostly clear.
I can be somewhat
understood and the
message is partially
clear.
I can be understood
with much difficulty and
the message is not very
clear.
How well do I
respond to the
prompt?

(Communication
Strategies)

My response is well-
organized and
relevant. My ideas are
supported with details
and elaboration.
My response is
generally organized
and relevant. My
ideas are supported
with some details.
My response is
somewhat organized
and partially
relevant. My ideas
are supported with
few details.
My response is
disorganized and/or
irrelevant. My ideas are
not supported with
examples.
How accurate is my
language?
(Language Control)

I consistently use
correct and
appropriate
grammar. My errors
are minimal and do not
interfere
with meaning.
I generally use
appropriate
grammar. My
response contains
some errors and
they occasionally
interfere with
meaning.
I sometimes use
appropriate
grammar. My
response contains
several errors that
frequently interfere
with meaning.
I use only basic
grammar. My response
contains many errors
that make meaning
nearly incomprehensible.

How extensive and
applicable is my
vocabulary?

(Vocabulary Use)
My response is rich in
appropriate, accurate
and varied vocabulary.

My vocabulary use
is adequate. At
times my
vocabulary is
inaccurate or
repetitive.
My vocabulary use is
limited and/or
repetitive. My native
language at times
interferes.
My vocabulary is limited
and/or repetitive. My
native language often
interferes.

How accurately do I
use correct
capitalization,
spelling, and
punctuation?

(Mechanics)
I make no or almost
no errors in
capitalization, spelling,
and punctuation.
I make occasional
errors in
capitalization,
spelling, and
punctuation.
I make several errors
in capitalization,
spelling, and
punctuation.
I make constant errors
in capitalization,
spelling, and
punctuation.