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The Writing Process 
The Writing Process
A rubric that assesses students' use of the writing process. This rubric also assesses students' reflection of their writing.
Rubric Code: E83C8W
By ntk110
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric The Writing Process
This rubric grades the five steps in the writing process.
  Poor

I need much more work in this area.

4 pts

Needs Improvement

I'm showing effort in this area but need more guidance.

6 pts

Proficient

I have a firm grasp on this area but have some details to work on.

8 pts

Advanced

I am a rock star in this area! I'm on my way to a "4"!

10 pts

Brainstorming & Prewriting

First & Second Steps in the Writing Process
Poor

Little to no time spent brainstorming, organizing and prewriting ideas for this piece of writing
Needs Improvement

Some evidence that shows time spent brainstorming, orgainizing, and prewriting ideas for this piece of writing
Proficient

Evidence shows the use of brainstorming, organizing and prewriting ideas for this piece of writing
Advanced

Detailed evidence showing time spent brainstorming, organizing (magnifying, graphic organizers, etc.) and prewriting ideas for this piece of writing.
Rough Draft

Third Step in The Writing Process
Poor

Rough draft includes little to no ideas from Brainstorming & Prewriting.
Needs Improvement

Rough draft includes limited ideas from Brainstorming & Prewriting. An attempt was made to include the information from steps one and two in the rough draft.
Proficient

Rough draft includes ideas from Brainstorming & Prewriting. Evidence shows that student used steps one and two to write the rough draft.
Advanced

Rough draft clearly includes ideas from Brainstorming & Prewriting. Evidence shows clear organization in writing.
Revising & Editing

Fourth Step in The Writing Process
Poor

Student spent little to no time revising & editing. Little to no changes were made to piece based upon the class directions, peer edits, or student's revising goal. Numerous errors in conventions/grammar make it hard to understand the composition.
Needs Improvement

Student attempted to make changes to their writing, however the changes were minimal and focused on editing versus content and description presented in writing. Frequent errors were made in conventions/grammar.
Proficient

Student revision shows adequate changes made to content and ideas in writing. Details were added to enhance writing. Few errors were made in conventions/grammar.
Advanced

Student made numerous changes to writing, changing/adding details and description to make writing more attractive to reader. Few errors were made in conventions/grammar.
Final Draft

Fifth Step in The Writing Process
Poor

Final draft is incomplete, has little idea development.
Needs Improvement

Final draft is complete but has very little idea development.
Proficient

Final draft is complete and there is evidence of adequate effort made to develop the story.
Advanced

Final draft is complete. The prompt was developed, had a clear beginning, middle and ending and vibrant word choice.
Participation

Use of time in class.
Poor

Student frequently had to be refocused/reminded to work on the writing process. Student did not use classtime wisely.
Needs Improvement

Student sometimes used classtime wisely, however, student had to be refocused and reminded to work on the writing process. Student conversations/actions focused on other topics instead of writing.
Proficient

Student mostly used classtime wisely. The majority of the time the student was focused on the writing process and only one or two times did the student get off-task.
Advanced

Student always used classtime wisely. All conversations during class were focused on the writing process.



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  • The Writing Process, Brainstorming, PreWriting, Rough Draft, Revising, Editing, Final Draft, Rubric, Idea Development

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