RWS Performance Task:
Instructions: Choose one topic from the activity given by your teacher and create a 3-paragraph essay following the
rubrics provided. Apply the concepts and guidelines discussed in writing texts, following the required format: double
spaced Cambria 12, with 1” margin on all sides on a short-sized bond paper.
Note: Indicate the name, section and date of submission on the header. Attach the printed rubric as per submission.
Essay Rubric
Criteria Excellent (10) Good (8) Fair (5) Needs Improvement Score
(3)
Thesis Statement Clearly and concisely Presents a clear Thesis is vague or No clear thesis
presents a strong, thesis that addresses weak; not clearly statement or
arguable thesis; the prompt; may arguable. completely unclear.
insightful. need refinement.
Content/Argument Presents well- Arguments are clear Limited Feeble arguments;
developed arguments and supported with development of little to no evidence
with detailed relevant evidence; arguments; provided.
evidence; insightful some analysis. evidence may be
analysis. lacking.
Patterns of Effectively uses Uses some patterns Limited use of Little to no use of
Development various patterns (e.g., of development; patterns; some patterns; lacks clarity in
comparison, may not fully may be irrelevant development.
cause/effect) to support the thesis. or
enhance arguments. underdeveloped.
Organization Well-organized Generally organized; Organization is Poor organization;
structure with a logical some transitions are unclear or difficult to follow.
flow; effective present. inconsistent; weak
transitions transitions.
throughout.
Style/Tone Engaging and Generally maintains Inconsistent tone; Inappropriate tone;
appropriate style; an appropriate tone; basic vocabulary very simplistic
vocabulary is varied some vocabulary used; lacks vocabulary.
and precise. variety. engagement.
Grammar and Free from grammatical Few grammatical Several errors that Frequent errors that
Mechanics errors, typos, and errors or typos that distract the reader interfere with clarity.
spelling mistakes; do not hinder but do not impede
polished writing. understanding. meaning.
TOTAL POINTS
Patterns of Development Presentation Rubric
Criteria Excellent (10) Good (8) Fair (5) Needs Improvement score
(3)
Identification Clearly identifies and Identifies and Limited identification Fails to identify or use
of Patterns effectively employs employs some of patterns; some relevant patterns of
multiple patterns of patterns, but lacks may be unclear or development.
development (e.g., variety or clarity. irrelevant.
narrative, descriptive,
compare/contrast,
cause/effect).
Integration Seamlessly integrates Integrates Integration of Patterns are not
of Patterns varied patterns to patterns but may patterns is integrated; lack of
enhance the overall occasionally inconsistent; may cohesiveness in
argument and flow. disrupt the flow or confuse the reader. presentation.
clarity.
Support and Provides strong, Provides examples Examples are present Little to no relevant
Examples relevant examples that that support but weak or not examples provided,
clearly illustrate each patterns, but they directly connected to resulting in unclear
pattern. may lack depth or the patterns. patterns.
clarity.
Clarity of Clearly articulates the Generally clear Clarity issues present; Lacks clarity; the
Expression patterns of but may have ideas may be difficult presentation of
development; ideas are occasional to follow. patterns is confusing.
easily understood. confusion in
articulating
patterns.
Engagement Engaging presentation Generally Presentation style Unengaging
and Style style; maintains engaging; keeps lacks engagement; presentation; fails to
audience interest with audience interest may be monotone or maintain audience
effective language and but may lack overly simplistic. attention.
delivery. variety in style.
TOTAL POINTS