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)