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Special Ed Persuasive/Expository Writing 8th Grade 
Special Ed Writing Rubic
This is a rubric that tries to meet the needs of mainstream secondary teachers with special ed inclusion student in their classes.
Rubric Code: K29842
By zutmerde
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Essay/Expository Essay
  4

Surpasses Mastery

(N/A)

3

Meets Mastery

(N/A)

2

Approaching Mastery

(N/A)

1

Learning Concept

(N/A)

Organization

Writing Strategies: Organization and Focus: Structure (1.2)
4

Correct form is used and enhances the writing.

Ideas are grouped together,tied to thesis and enhance meaning.

Transitions work well.
3

Correct form is used.

Ideas are grouped together and attempt to enhance meaning.


Transitions are basic but clear.
2

Correct form is used.

Ideas are grouped together.



Transitions need improvement.
1

Form is obvious, but not entirely correct.

Ideas are scattered throughout with no real coherence.


Transitions are missing.
Ideas and Content

Writing Strategies: Organization and Focus; Controlling Impression (1.1); Coherent Structure (1.2); Supports Thesis (1.3)
4

Ideas are well developed and supported by details.

Thesis is clearly stated

Primary and Secondary ideas are tied to and support thesis
3

Ideas are developed and supported by details.

Thesis is clearly stated

Primary and Secondary ideas are relevant and try to support thesis
2

Ideas are presented and explained.

Thesis is stated but may be unclear

Primary and secondary ideas are present and clearly stated
1

Ideas are presented but not explained well.

Thesis is unclear

Primary and secondary ideas are unclear or may not be present at all.
Insight

Writing Strategies: Organization and Focus (1.2, 1.3)
4

Essay shows a complete understanding and thouroghly discusses topic.
3

Essay suggest understanding but is not thourogh or sophisticated.
2

Essay is simplistic and thoughts often unfininished.
1

Passage was misread or misunderstood.
Support

Writing Strategies: Organization and Focus (1.2, 1.3)
4

Support is clear, detailed and easy to follow.

Passages appropriate length.

Commentary and support are integrated.
3

Support is clear and easy to follow.

Passages appropriate length.

Support is followed by comentary.
2

Support choppy or difficult to follow.

Passages too long.

Comentary missing or difficult to understand.
1

Support is paraphrased.

The writing rambles.
Sentence Fluency

Written Language Conventions: Sentence Structure (1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
4

Sentences vary in length. Transitions link sentences, paragraphs and ideas. Sentences enhance the structure of the work.
3

Sentences vary somewhat in length. Some transitions between sentences, paragraphs and ideas.
2

Few sentences vary in length. Few transitions between sentences, paragraphs and ideas.
1

Sentences do not vary, or relate from one to another. There are few transitions.
Conventions

Conventions: Sentence Structure (1.1, 1.2, 1.3); Grammar/Editing (1.4); Punct./Capitalization(1.5); Spelling (1.6)
4

Clearly understands writing conventions.

Few if any mistakes
3

Basic grasp of writing standards is shown.


0-5 mistakes per page.
2

Paper contains errors in subject/verb agreement.

Errors in pronoun usage.

6-10 mistakes per page.
1

Paper contains errors in subject/verb agreement.

Errors in pronoun usage.

11-15 mistakes per page.
Word Choice

Writing Strategies: Organization and Focus (1.2, 1.3)
4

Strong words and descriptions throughout.

Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work.
3

Strong words and descriptions used.

Some words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work.
2

Few sentences vary in length.

Few transitions between sentences, paragraphs and ideas.

Vocabulary is basic.
1

Sentences do not vary, or relate from one to another. There are few transitions.



Vocabulary is limited.
Voice

Writing Strategies: Organization and Focus; Controlling Impression (1.1); Coherent Structure (1.2); Supports Thesis (1.3)
4

Voice of the author is clear and fitting for the type of writingand show personality or author.

Voice does not change throughout work.

Audience is engaged.
3

Voice of the author is clear but not entirely fitting for the piece.

Voice changes once or twice.

Audience is engaged thoughout most of the work.
2

Voice of the author is somewhat clear, but changes through out the work for no reason.

Audience is somewhat engaged.
1

Voice of the author is not clear, but there is a valid attempt at engaging an audience.

The audience is rarely engaged.




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