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Writing Conventions 
Writing Conventions
This writing assignment will be graded only on writing conventions, the mechanics of writing.
Rubric Code: LX48WC7
By mattross
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric The mechanics of coherent writing.
  Exceeds Proficiency

4 pts

Meets Proficiency

3 pts

Partially Meets Proficiency

2 pts

Does Not Meet

1 pts

Spelling

Exceeds Proficiency

Spelling is generally correct.
Meets Proficiency

Spelling is usually correct on common words but more difficult words are problematic.
Partially Meets Proficiency

Spelling errors are frequent and repeated.
Does Not Meet

Spelling gets in the way of understanding the content.
Punctuation

Exceeds Proficiency

The punctuation is accurate and quides the reader through the text easily.
Meets Proficiency

Punctuation is somewhat accurate and shows a good command for readability.
Partially Meets Proficiency

Punctuation is random and only the easiest rules show awareness of correct use.
Does Not Meet

Lack of punctuation, or numerous errors in punctuation, affect the readability of the text.
Grammar and usage

Exceeds Proficiency

Grammar and usage are always correct and enhance the writing clarity and style.
Meets Proficiency

Grammar and usage is good but does not always add to the style of the writing.
Partially Meets Proficiency

Problems with grammar and usage are not serious enough to distort the meaning but may not be correct or accurately applied all the time.
Does Not Meet

Errors in grammar and usage are very noticable, frequent, and affect meaning.
Organization

Exceeds Proficiency

Organization reinforces the style of the piece with a clear topic, details, and conclusion
Meets Proficiency

Organization is present but missing some of the parts (topic, details, conclusion)
Partially Meets Proficiency

Organization is attempted, but misses most of the parts (topic, details, conclusion).
Does Not Meet

Organization is missing or irregular so that sentences have no relationship to one another.
Word Choice

Exceeds Proficiency

Words are powerful and engaging and used in proper context.
Meets Proficiency

Words are accurate and clear in a general sense.
Partially Meets Proficiency

Words and phrases are simplistic and functional.
Does Not Meet

Words are nonspecific and distracting and language is used incorrectly and repetitively.
Sentence Fluency

Exceeds Proficiency

Writing has an easy flow with strong varied sentence structures.
Meets Proficiency

Sentences are generally constructed correctly but lack complexity.
Partially Meets Proficiency

Sentence structures make sense but have numerous errors in basic conventions.
Does Not Meet

Sentences do not make sense, ramble, and endlessly connect to others.



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  • spelling, punctuation, grammar and usage, paragraphing, word choice, and sentence fluency

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