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Short Writing Assignment Rubric Short Writing Assignment Rubric Rubric Code: N223BC By kellybwh Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Criterion
	Poor 1 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 5 pts
Content & Development 50 pts Describes both inventions, inspiration, history, uses, relevant information	Poor - My content is incomplete. - My major points are not clear. - The purpose of my writing is not clear and inconsistent.	Good - My content is not easy to understand. - My major points are addressed, but not well explained. - The purpose of my writing is somewhat clear and consistent.	Excellent - My content is detailed. - My major points are stated clearly and are explained well. - The purpose of my writing is clear and consistent.
Organization & Structure 30 pts Makes three clear comparisons of similarities or differences between the two inventions, with examples, descriptions, or explanations. No more than six paragraphs, no fewer than three, should be enough to cover this assignment.	Poor - My paper is not organized, neat, or easy to follow. -I did not include an introduction and conclusion. -My writing piece is not divided into paragraphs.	Good - My paper is somewhat organized, neat, and easy to follow. -I have included a short introduction and conclusion. -My writing piece has some paragraphing.	Excellent - My paper is organized, neat, and easy to follow. -I have included an interesting introduction and conclusion. -Effective paragraphing is used.
Punctuation & Spelling 10 pts Follow grammatical conventions.	Poor - I made frequent errors in spelling and/or punctuation.	Good - I made occasional errors in spelling and/or punctuation.	Excellent -I made very few or no spelling and/or punctuation errors.
Vocabulary 10 pts Strive to use new vocabulary from research appropriately	Poor - My paper does not use a variety of sophisticated and thoughtful vocabulary.	Good - My paper uses some sophisticated and thoughtful vocabulary.	Excellent - My use of language is clear and precise, especially because my sentences use a variety of sophisticated and thoughtful vocabulary.