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Rubric for Abe Lincoln Non-Fiction Report 
Grade 4 non-fiction report
Rubric Code: N29289
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Gr.4 Rubric- Non-Fiction Report
  level 1

1 pts

level 2

2 pts

level 3

3 pts

level 4

4 pts

Reasoning
Complexity of the ideas

level 1

-uses only simple ideas some of which are off topic; has at least two facts about Abe Lincoln
level 2

- uses simple ideas that usually support the topic;has at least three facts about Abe Lincoln
level 3

- uses developed ideas that support the topic; has at least four facts about Abe Lincoln
level 4

- uses well developed ideas that support the topic effectively; has at least five facts about Abe Lincoln
Understanding of the topic

level 1

- shows limited understanding of Abe Lincoln
level 2

- shows some evidence of understanding Abe Lincoln
level 3

- shows general understanding of Abe Lincoln
level 4

- shows a thorough understanding of Abe Lincoln's life
Number and Relevance

level 1

- appears to have based the report only on personal knowledge
level 2

- appears to have based report mostly on a single source
level 3

- appears to have used information based on personal knowledge and other sources
level 4

- appears to have used a variety of sources; internet research and textbooks
Communication
Purpose- To write a report

level 1

- topic is unclear and is described with limited detail and accuracy
level 2

- topic is identified and described with some detail and accuracy
level 3

- topic is clearly identified and described with good detail and accuracy
level 4

- topic is clearly identified and thoroughly and accurately described
Voice- appeal to the reader

level 1

-little evidence of writer's voice
level 2

- some evidence of voice and some attempt to interest the reader
level 3

- writer's voice is clearly evident
level 4

- writer's voice is clear and engages the reader's interest
Word Use and Vocabulary

level 1

- only basic and unclear vocabulary is used
level 2

- vocabulary is limited but clear
level 3

- vocabulary clearly conveys meaning of the writing
level 4

- vocabulary is clear, creative and descriptive
Sentence Variety

level 1

- little variety in sentences
level 2

- some variety in sentences
level 3

- good sentence variety
level 4

- extensive variety of sentences used effectively
Organization
Overall Structure

level 1

- no clear beginning, middle or end
level 2

- has a beginning, middle and end that are somewhat linked
level 3

- has a clear beginning, middle and end with paragraphs linked to the main topic
level 4

- flows logically and sequentially with paragraphs that build to a conclusion
Paragraph Structure

level 1

- contains ideas and details that are unconnected with no paragraph structure
level 2

- includes ideas and details that are somewhat connected within the paragraphs
level 3

- has paragraphs that each contain similar or linked ideas and supporting details
level 4

- has paragraphs that each contain ideas and supporting details that are logically linked
Conventions
Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation

level 1

- several major errors or omissions
level 2

- several minor errors or omissions
level 3

- only a few minor errors or omissions
level 4

- practically no errors or omissions
Visual Aid

level 1

- No visual aid is evident
level 2

- Visual aid is evident
level 3

- Visual Aid is evident and clearly visible
level 4

- Visual Aid is easily visible and well done




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