Sample Rubric for Grading of Short Response Writing in High School Content Areas Factor Scored Ideas and Evidence Readability Scores 80 Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the topic Provides multiple details to create a complete and accurate response 20 Is easy to read and understand Uses appropriate language and format 70 Demonstrates a general understanding of the topic Includes adequate details to create an accurate response 60 Demonstrates limited understanding of the topic Includes inadequate or incomplete details Reveals need for review 40 Demonstrates little or no understanding of the topic Includes no details or details are incorrect or inappropriate Reveals need for re-teaching 15 Is somewhat easy to read, though some sentences require re-reading for clarity or comprehension 10 Errors in handwriting, grammar, or mechanics interrupt comprehension, but the response can be understood 5 Errors in handwriting, grammar, or mechanics impede the reader and make the response incoherent or incomprehensible Total Score Factor Scored Ideas and Evidence Readability Scores 80 Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the topic Provides multiple details to create a complete and accurate response 20 Is easy to read and understand Uses appropriate language and format 70 Demonstrates a general understanding of the topic Includes adequate details to create an accurate response 60 Demonstrates limited understanding of the topic Includes inadequate or incomplete details Reveals need for review 40 Demonstrates little or no understanding of the topic Includes no details or details are incorrect or inappropriate Reveals need for re-teaching 15 Is somewhat easy to read, though some sentences require re-reading for clarity or comprehension 10 Errors in handwriting, grammar, or mechanics interrupt comprehension, but the response can be understood 5 Errors in handwriting, grammar, or mechanics impede the reader and make the response incoherent or incomprehensible Total Score