English · Writing workshop resource
Writer’s Portfolio Evidence Rubric — Years 7–8
A choice-preserving rubric for purpose, craft, development, and revision evidence.
Ingoa / Name: ____________________ Akomanga / Class: ____________________
What the portfolio proves
This rubric assesses writing decisions and revision evidence. It does not assess cultural identity, accent, private disclosure, handwriting, eye contact, or willingness to perform publicly.
Portfolio checklist
- Required finished pieces are present.
- At least one before-and-after draft shows visible revision.
- Sources and borrowed words are attributed.
- The reflection names an intended audience, purpose, craft choice, and next step.
Four evidence criteria
Purpose and audience
The form, register, detail, and structure suit the stated purpose and reader.
Craft control
Language and sentence choices create an identifiable effect rather than decorating the piece.
Development
Ideas are selected, sequenced, and supported so the reader can follow the whole text.
Revision evidence
Feedback or self-review led to consequential changes; proofreading follows revision.
Feedback
One choice that works:
One revision with the greatest leverage:
Learner response: I will / will not use this feedback because…
Band: Years 7–8. Report evidence against the four criteria; do not collapse them into a score for personal story or cultural content.