2–12 Score Scale for the Writing Essay Test (e-Write)
| Rubric Definition Level |
e-Write Score |
Description |
| 1 |
2 |
The response shows an inadequately developed sense of purpose, audience, and situation. These responses show a failed attempt to engage the issue defined in the prompt, and the response displays more than one of the following significant problems: focus on the stated position may be unclear or unsustained; support is lacking or not relevant; much of the style and language may be inappropriate for the occasion, with a very poor control of language: sentences may be poorly constructed and incomplete, word choice may be imprecise, or there may be so many severe errors in usage and mechanics that the writer's ideas are very difficult to follow. |
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3 |
The response reflects some characteristics of a Level 2 response and some elements of a Level 4 response. |
| 2 |
4 |
The response shows a poorly developed sense of purpose, audience, and situation. While the writer takes a position on the issue defined in the prompt, the response shows significant problems in one or more of the following areas, making the writer's ideas often difficult to follow: focus on the stated position may be unclear or unsustained; support may be extremely minimal; organization may lack clear movement or connectedness; much of the style and language may be inappropriate for the occasion, with a weak control of language; sentences may be poorly constructed or incomplete, word choice may be imprecise, or there may be a pattern of errors in usage and mechanics that significantly interfere with meaning. |
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5 |
The response reflects some characteristics of a Level 4 response and some elements of a Level 6 response. |
| 3 |
6 |
The response shows a partially developed sense of purpose, audience, and situation. The writer takes a position on the issue defined in the prompt and attempts to support that position, but with only a little elaboration or explanation. The writer maintains a general focus on the stated position, with minor digressions. Organization is clear enough to follow without difficulty. A limited control of language is apparent: word choice may be imprecise, sentences may be poorly constructed or confusing, and there may be numerous errors in usage and mechanics. |
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7 |
The response reflects some characteristics of a Level 6 response and some characteristics of a Level 8 response. |
| 4 |
8 |
The response shows a developed sense of purpose, audience, and situation. The writer takes a position on the issue defined in the prompt and supports that position with some elaboration or explanation. Focus on the stated position is clear and generally maintained. Organization is generally clear. A competency with language is apparent: word choice and sentence structures are generally clear and appropriate, though there may be some errors in sentence structure, usage, and mechanics. |
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9 |
The response reflects some characteristics of a Level 8 response and some elements of a Level 10 response. |
| 5 |
10 |
The response shows a well-developed sense of purpose, audience, and situation. The writer takes a position on the issue defined in the prompt and supports that position with moderate elaboration or explanation. Focus on the stated position is clear and consistent. Organization is unified and coherent. A command of language is apparent: word choice and sentence structures are generally varied, precise, and appropriate, though there may be a few errors in sentence structure, usage, and mechanics. |
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11 |
The response reflects some characteristics of a Level 10 response and some characteristics of a Level 12 response. |
| 6 |
12 |
The response shows a thoughtful and well-developed sense of purpose, audience, and situation. The writer takes a position on the issue defined in the prompt and supports that position with extensive elaboration or explanation. Focus on the stated position is sharp and consistently maintained. Organization is unified and coherent. Outstanding command of language is apparent: word choice is precise, sentences are well structured and varied, and there are few errors in usage and mechanics. |
