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A Letter About Me 
5/6 Information/Expository Writing Rubric
Use with beginning of year student letter to teacher. This is for student use to help guide their writing and is based on the 6+1 Trait writing program
Rubric Code: H7BBA5
By mlriggs
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Expert

4 pts

Practitioner

3 pts

Apprentice

2 pts

Novice

1 pts

Response to Prompt

Expert

•Topic is focused and holds the reader’s attention
• Important information is given
•Ideas are original
Practitioner

•The topic is broad
•Ideas are clear though not expanded
•More information is needed
•Stays on topic
Apprentice

*The topic is broad
*Ideas are vague
*Little information is given
Novice

*The topic is not stated
*No information is given
*Off topic
Word Choice

Expert

•Easy to understand
•Words create a picture in reader’s mind
•Lively verbs with precise nouns are used
•Words are engaging
Practitioner

•Words are correct
•Lack of originality
•Words seem to be “the first thing that popped into my mind”
•Use passive verbs and everyday nouns
Apprentice

*Reader is slightly confused by word choice
*Many label words used
Novice

*Reader is very confused because of word choice
*Only label words are used
Sentence Fluency

Expert

•Sentences bring out the meaning
•Sentences have good first word variety and vary in length
•Writing has an easy flow
Practitioner

•Sentences are businesslike
•Some first word variety
•Parts invite expressive oral reading, but parts may still be awkward
Apprentice

*Sentences are short and choppy
*Hard to read aloud
Novice

*Sentences are not recognizable
*Same words used repeatedly
Voice

Expert

•Strong interaction between reader and writer
•Writer takes a risk
•Reader wants to share or talk about the writing with others
Practitioner

•Reader is seldom surprised, delighted, or moved
•Writer discards personal insights for safe generalizations
•Lacks consistent engagement
Apprentice

*Reader is not excited or surprised by the information
Novice

*Reader is not interested in the writing
Conventions

Expert

•Spelling is generally correct
•Punctuation is accurate
•No capitalization errors
•Grammar and usage are correct
•Minor editing if any
Practitioner

•Spelling is usually correct
•End punctuation and capitalization is usually correct
•Problems with grammar or usage are not serious
•Requires moderate editing
Apprentice

*Several spelling errors
*Several end punctuation/capitalization mistakes
*Several problem with grammar and usage
*Requires editing
Novice

*Many spelling errors
*Many end punctuation/capitalization mistakes
*Many problems with grammar and usage
*No evidence of editing.
Organization

Expert

•Inviting intro “hooks” the reader
•Reader has a sense of closure at the end
•Smooth transitions and organization
Practitioner

•Recognizable intro
•Conclusion may not tie up loose ends
•Transitions work well sometimes
•Sequencing shows some logic
Apprentice

*Intro is present, but too short
*Conclusion is present, but too short
*Transitions are awkward
Novice

*No introduction
*No conclusion
*No transitions
*No evidence of logical sequencing
Vocabulary

Expert

Grade-specific, content-specific, precise vocabulary shows a profound understanding of information
Practitioner

Uses grade-specific, content-specific, precise vocabulary throughout
Apprentice

Vocabulary used is simple rather than specific.
Novice

Vocabulary does not fit with the topic




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