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Writing Rubric Mrs. Ojeda's Class - 4 Traits Writing Rubric Rubric Code: F3A7X9 By mlhouston Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

General Writing Rubric
	None 1 pts	Limited 2 pts	Some 3 pts	Right On 4 pts	WOW! 5 pts
Focus	None Writing displays no understanding of the topic and/or does not address the prompt.	Limited Writing displays minimal awareness of the topic and/or addresses the prompt less than adequately.	Some Writing is somewhat on topic and the prompt is somewhat clear.	Right On Writing is mostly on topic, and the prompt is clear based on the response, i.e. the writer rephrases the question.	WOW! Writing is clearly focused, on topic, and the prompt is clear based on the response, i.e. the writer rephrases the question.
Organization	None Writing includes either picture only, scribbles or letter strings	Limited Writing includes either a sentence or phrase	Some Writing is not organized	Right On Writing is organized with beginning, middle, and end	WOW! Writing is organized and uses transition words
Details and Ideas	None Writing has few details or examples, and limited word choice.	Limited Writing has few details and word choice is basic.	Some Writing has some supporting details, but descriptive language is minimal.	Right On Writing includes details that support the main idea and includes some descriptive language.	WOW! Writing has many details to support the main idea and includes many examples of descriptive language.
Conventions	None Minimal understanding of letter/sound correspondence, little use of capitalization or punctuation.	Limited Numerous spelling and grammatical errors, as well as lack of proper capitalization and punctuation. There are many incomplete sentences.	Some Writing has some spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammatical errors. Sentences are often incomplete and/or use incorrect verb tense, etc.	Right On Most sentences are complete and there are few spelling and grammatical errors.	WOW! All sentences are complete and contain mostly correct spelling.