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Essay Writing Rubric Write a well-developed essay. Rubric Code: NC7977 By TURTLEPIT Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: K-5

Essay Writing Enter rubric description
	Above Grade Level 4 pts	On Grade Level 3 pts	Approaching Grade Level 2 pts	Below Grade Level 1 pts
Organization Sticks to the topic Has an introduction, body and conclusion paragraphs *Indention	Above Grade Level All of the writing is about the topic. The writing is extremely organized having a well-developed introduction, body and conclusion paragraphs. All paragraphs are indented.	On Grade Level Most of the writing is about the topic. The writing is organized having an introduction, body and conclusion paragraphs. All paragraphs are indented.	Approaching Grade Level Some of the writing is about the topic. The writing is somewhat organized having an introduction and body paragraphs but missing a conclusion paragraph. Some paragraphs are indented.	Below Grade Level None of the writing is about the topic. The writing is disorganized having only a body paragraph. No indention.
Content * Creative Varied vocabulary Details	Above Grade Level Writing captures audiences' attention to a great degree. The body paragraph has many supporting details and isn't repetitive with supporting details.	On Grade Level Writing captures audiences' attention. The body paragraph has some supporting details.	Approaching Grade Level Writing is somewhat interesting. The body paragraph has two supporting details.	Below Grade Level Writing needs to be more interesting. The body paragraph has one supporting detail.
Illustrations * Connects to writing * Contains details	Above Grade Level Illustrations contain many details and connects to writing.	On Grade Level Illustrations have some details and connects to most of the writing.	Approaching Grade Level Illustrations lack details and does not connect to the writing.	Below Grade Level Illustrations are sloppy and has little or no details and does not connect to writing.
Mechanics * Spelling Capitals Punctuation *Grammar	Above Grade Level 1 to 3 errors	On Grade Level 4 to 7 errors	Approaching Grade Level 8 to 10 errors	Below Grade Level More than 10 errors