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Rubric for Non-Fiction essay Rubric for Non-Fiction essay grade 4 non-fiction essay Rubric Code: KB7577 By bbikofs Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Gr.5 Rubric- Non-Fiction Report
	level 4 (N/A)	level 3 (N/A)	level 2 (N/A)	level 1 (N/A)
Reasoning
Understanding of the topic	level 4 - shows a thorough understanding of the topic	level 3 - shows general understanding of the topic	level 2 - shows some evidence of understanding the topicc	level 1 - shows limited understanding of the topic
Communication
Purpose- To write a report	level 4 - topic is clearly identified and thoroughly and accurately described	level 3 - topic is clearly identified and described with good detail and accuracy	level 2 - topic is identified and described with some detail and accuracy	level 1 - topic is unclear and is described with limited detail and accuracy
Word Use and Vocabulary	level 4 - vocabulary is clear, extensive, creative and descriptive	level 3 - vocabulary clearly conveys meaning of the writing	level 2 - vocabulary is limited but clear	level 1 - only basic and unclear vocabulary is used
Sentence Variety (structure, type, length)	level 4 - extensive variety of sentences used effectively	level 3 - good sentence variety	level 2 - some variety in sentences	level 1 - little variety in sentences
Organization
Overall Structure Report has a beginning, middle, end)	level 4 - flows logically and sequentially with paragraphs that build to a conclusion<BR> - has paragrapsh that each contain ideas and supporting details that are logically linked	level 3 - has a clear beginning, middle and end with paragraphs linked to main topic and end is linked with the beginning<BR> - has paragraphs that each contain similiar ideas and supporting details	level 2 - has a beginning, middle and end that are somewhat linked<BR> - includes ideas and details that are somewhat connected within the paragraphs	level 1 - no clear beginning, middle or end<BR> - contains ideas and details that are unconnected with no paragraph structure
Conventions
Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation	level 4 - practically no errors or omissions	level 3 - only a few minor errors or omissions	level 2 - several minor errors or omissions	level 1 - several major errors or omissions