Ideas Rubric

4
Idea is clear and easy to identify
Stayed on topic from beginning to end
Used details to support or expand the
central idea

3
Idea is somewhat clear
Stayed on topic most of the time
Used some details to support or expand
the central idea

2
Idea is there but difficult to identify
Stayed on topic some of the time
Used a few details

1
Idea is not identifiable
Wandered from topic to topic
Missing details related to topic

Adapted from Lynda Rice (2005)

Adapted from Lynda Rice (2005)