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6 point Sentence Fluency 
Rubric Code: E34332
By MccameyHigh
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Minimal Proficiency:

The writing is difficult to follow or to read aloud. Sentences tend to be incomplete, rambling, or very awkward. The writing is characterized by

1 pts

Limited Proficiency:

The writing tends to be either choppy or rambling. Awkward constructions often force the reader to slow down or reread. The writing is characterized by

2 pts

Developing Proficiency:

The writing tends to be mechanical rather than fluid. Occasional awkward constructions may force the reader to slow down or reread. The writing is characterized by

3 pts

Proficient:

The writing flows; however, connections between phrases or sentences may be less than fluid. Sentence patterns are somewhat varied, contributing to ease in oral reading. The writing is characterized by

4 pts

Advanced Proficiency:

The writing has an easy flow and rhythm. Sentences are carefully crafted, with strong and varied structure that makes expressive oral reading easy and enjoyable. The writing is characterized by

5 pts

Exceptional Proficiency:

The writing has an effective flow and rhythm. Sentences show a high degree of craftsmanship, with consistently strong and varied structure that makes expressive oral reading easy and enjoyable. The writing is characterized by

6 pts

Fluent
40 %

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Minimal Proficiency:

text that does not invite—and may not even permit—smooth oral reading.
Limited Proficiency:

significant portions of the text that are difficult to follow or read aloud.
Developing Proficiency:

some passages that invite fluid oral reading; however, others do not.
Proficient:

a natural sound; the reader can move easily through the piece, although it may lack a certain rhythm and grace.
Advanced Proficiency:

a natural, fluent sound; it glides along with one sentence flowing into the next.
Exceptional Proficiency:

a natural, fluent sound; it glides along with one sentence flowing effortlessly into the next.
Varied Sentence Structure
20 %

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Minimal Proficiency:

incomplete and/or run-on sentences confuse reader and distract from the writer's message.
Limited Proficiency:

incomplete and/or run-on sentences are infrequent but do exist distracting from the writer's message.
Developing Proficiency:

some variety in sentences structure, length, and beginnings, although the writer falls into repetitive sentence patterns.
Proficient:

beginnings that may detract somewhat from overall impact.
Advanced Proficiency:

control over sentence structure; fragments, if used at all, work well.
Exceptional Proficiency:

extensive variation in sentence structure, length, and beginnings that add interest to the text.
Enhances Meaning
10 %

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Minimal Proficiency:

confusing word order that is often jarring and irregular.
Limited Proficiency:

confusing sentence order that creates need to reread passage.
Developing Proficiency:

meaning is understood but is not but does not seem to be interesting to the writer.
Proficient:

meaning is clear
Advanced Proficiency:

sentence structure that enhances meaning.
Exceptional Proficiency:

sentence structure that enhances meaning by drawing attention to key ideas or reinforcing relationships among ideas.
Varried Sentence Patterns
10 %

Minimal Proficiency:

sentence patterns that are monotonous (e.g., subject-verb or subject-verb-object).
Limited Proficiency:

sentence patterns that are monotonous (e.g., subject-verb or subject-verb-object) varying only slightly
Developing Proficiency:

sentences which, although functional, lack energy.
Proficient:

some repeated patterns of sentence structure, length,
Advanced Proficiency:

sentence patterns are varried and add to the interest and rhythm of the writing
Exceptional Proficiency:

varied sentence patterns that create an effective combination of power and grace.
Control over Sentence Structure
10 %

Minimal Proficiency:

sentence structure that frequently obscures meaning.
Limited Proficiency:

a significant number of awkward, choppy, or rambling constructions.
Developing Proficiency:

good control over simple sentence structures, but little control over more complex sentences; fragments, if present, may not be effective.
Proficient:

strong control over simple sentence structures, but variable control over more complex sentences; fragments, if present, are usually effective.
Advanced Proficiency:

variation in sentence structure, length, and beginnings that add interest to the text.
Exceptional Proficiency:

strong control over sentence structure; fragments, if used at all, work well.
Stylistic Control
10 %

Minimal Proficiency:

sentences that are disjointed, confusing, or rambling.
Limited Proficiency:

no variation in sentence style, little control.
Developing Proficiency:

lapses in stylistic control; dialogue, if used, may sound stilted or unnatural.
Proficient:

occasional lapses in stylistic control; dialogue, if used, sounds natural for the most part, but may at times sound stilted or unnatural.
Advanced Proficiency:

stylistic control; dialogue, if used sounds natural.
Exceptional Proficiency:

stylistic control; dialogue, if used, sounds natural.




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