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Nonfiction Book Writing Rubric 
Nonfiction Book Writing Rubric
Task: As part of non-fiction study, students examined a number of interesting ways to present informational material. They read different types of non-fiction books. The students then researched information on a topic that interested them and developed a plan to present their research in nonfiction book.
Rubric Code: JX38266
By barbaragee
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  4

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3

(N/A)

2

(N/A)

1

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Text Features

4

I always use nonfiction text features: Table of contents, Chapters, Headings, Subheadings, Fun facts, Labeling, Photographs, Illustrations, Diagrams, Glossary, Index, etc.
3

I sometimes use nonfiction text features: Table of contents, Chapters, Headings, Subheadings, Fun facts, Labeling, Photographs, Illustrations, Diagrams, Glossary, Index, etc.
2

I do not consistently use nonfiction writing elements: Table of contents, Chapters, Headings, Subheadings, Fun facts, Labeling, Photographs, Illustrations, Diagrams, Glossary, Index, etc.
1

I never use nonfiction writing elements: Table of contents,Introduction,
What does my animal eat, where does my animal live, Enemies, Fun facts, Labeling and About the Author
Organization

4

I always follow the outline presented in table of contents. All the information relates to the subject I am writing about. I have written in correctly constructed paragraphs throughout.
3

I sometimes follow the outline presented in table of contents. The information relates to the all about subject I am writing about. I have mostly written in correctly constructed paragraphs.
2

I do not consistently follow the outline presented in table of contents. I have little or no paragraphing, my information does not stay focused.
1

I never follow the outline presented in table of contents.
Elaboration

4

I teach more about my topic by using examples,
adding more information from other sources(books on the topic, internet ...)
3

I sometimes teach more about my topic either by using examples, adding more information. I sometimes include author opinion and specific vocabulary.
2

I do not consistently teach more about the topic throughout the book. I do not really use specific vocabulary or include author opinion.
1

I never teach more nor do I add information to explain more about the topic.
Mechanics and Grammar

4

I always correct my grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. I always use punctuation and capitalization correctly in the writing.
3

I sometimes correct grammatical errors and/or my spelling mistakes. I sometimes use punctuation and capitalization correctly in the writing
2

I do not consistently correct my grammar errors and/or spelling mistakes. I rarely use punctuation and capitalization correctly in the writing
1

I never correct my spelling mistakes. I rarely use punctuation and capitalization correctly in the story.I do not consistently correct my spelling mistakes. I rarely use punctuation and capitalization correctly in the story
Revision

4

I reread my piece and added in missing details, took out unnecessary or confusing details, answered all questions, and made sure there were no gaps.
3

I reread my piece and added in missing details, took, answered questions, and made sure there were no gaps.
2

I reread my piece and made very few, if any changes.
1

I either did not reread my piece, or made no changes.
Appearance & Effort

4

I took pride in my book. It is neat, clean, colorful and appealing to look at.
3

I completed my book well. I spent some time on my book, but I could have done a better job. My book is neat, clean and/ or colorful but not altogether there.
2

I rushed through my book. I didn't spend as much time on it as I should have. It is not as neat, clean and appealing as I would have liked.
1

I did not put much thought and or effort into my book. It is sloppy, messy and or unappealing to look at.



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