iRubric: Sequence of Events Writing rubric

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Sequence of Events Writing Sequence of Events Writing Simple rubric to grade sequence of events writing. Focus: topic sentence, details, proper capitalization, end marks, sequence order, and vivid details. Rubric Code: DX6W3CA By gtolve77 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Sequence of events
	5 pts	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Topic Sentence	5 Paragraphs have a clear and precise topic sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph.	4 Paragraphs have a clear topic sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph.	3 Paragraphs have a topic sentence that could be the main idea of the paragraph.	2 Paragraphs do not have a clear topic sentence.	1 There are no topic sentences for the paragraphs.
Transition Words	5 At least 5 transition words (ex: first, next, then, last, and finally) were used.	4 At least four transition words were used.	3 At least three transition words were used.	2 At least two transition words were used.	1 Only one transition word was used.
Descriptive Details	5 Writer uses excellent detail in their writing to make the story come alive. Vivid vocabulary and excellent elaboration were used.	4 Writer uses good detail in their writing but it could have been more detailed.	3 Writer uses average detail in their writing. It tells the story but the writer has not elaborated on the details of the story very much.	2 Writer uses minimal detail elaboration in their writing.	1 Writer does not use descriptive details in their writing.
Sentence Structure	5 All sentences begin with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation.	4 A few sentences are missing capital letters and/or correct punctuation.	3 Many sentences are missing capital letters and/or correct punctuation.	2 Most of the sentences are missing capital letters and/or correct punctuation.	1 Sentences do not have capital letters and/or correct punctuation.
Subject/ Verb Agreement	5 All sentences use correct S-V agreement.	4 Most sentences use correct S-V agreement.	3 Some sentences use correct S-V agreement.	2 Few sentences use correct S-V agreement	1 No sentences use correct S-V agreement
Plural Nouns	5 All plurals are written in their correct form.	4 Most plurals are written in their correct form.	3 Some plurals are written in their correct form.	2 Few plurals are written in their correct form.	1 Few/No plurals are written in their correct form.