Use the three-point general rubric to evaluate the paragraph.

Question

An Afternoon of Modern Art

On saturday, I went to the Bates County Museum of Art with my parents. We saw the new modern art exhibit, and it was pretty strange. There were one painting that didn’t really look like anything but slattered paint. Another painting was made out of foil and torn paper. There were also lots of crazy statues made out of metal, bottles, and cans. One even made out of bicycle parts. Did I mention that we ate lunch first? Anyway, the exhibit might be interesting for somebody who like modern art.

Three-Point General Rubric


Points Criteria
3 · The writing is clearly focused on the task.
· A main idea is well-developed and supported with relevant details.
· There are almost no errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

2 · The writing is related to the task but generally lacks focus.
· Support for the main idea is not clear or is missing.
· There are a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

1 · The writing is not focused on the task.
· There is no clear main idea.
· There are many errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.


How does this passage meet the second criterion in the rubric?



It includes a few details that support the main idea.

It includes many details that support the main idea.

It does not include any supporting details.

It includes only one supporting detail

Answer 1

The passage includes a few details that support the main idea.

While the writing provides some descriptions of the artwork and the experience, it lacks clear focus and fails to develop the main idea effectively. The supporting details (e.g., descriptions of the painting and sculptures) are somewhat disconnected and do not elaborate enough on the experience to convey a strong impression. Therefore, according to the rubric, it meets the criterion of having "a few details" without providing sufficient clarity or depth.