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Rubric for Non-Fiction Report 
Rubric for Non-Fiction Report
Rubric Code: P3BWC2
By lloydj
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Non-Fiction Writing
  Outstanding

8 pts

Excellent

7 pts

Average

6 pts

Below Average

5 pts

No Evidence

4 pts

Purpose

Outstanding

The topic is clearly identified and thoroughly and accurately described.
Excellent

The topic is clearly identified and described with good detail and accuracy.
Average

The topic is identified and described with some detail and accuracy.
Below Average

The topic is unclear and is described with limited detail and accuracy.
No Evidence

There is no evidence of a topic at all.
Knowledge and Understanding

Outstanding

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding by using complex ideas that are clearly and coherently related to the purpose and each other.
Excellent

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding by using ideas of some complexity that are clearly related to the purpose and each other.
Average

Demonstrates a limited knowledge and understanding by using simple ideas that are related to the purpose and each other.
Below Average

Demonstrates a very limited knowledge and understanding by using simple ideas that are inconsistently related to the purpose and each other.
No Evidence

Ideas are scattered with no knowledge or understanding of the topic.
Paragraphing and Organization

Outstanding

Strong organization and focus by developing ideas and information using a range of complex and logical connections. The paragraphs each contain ideas and supporting details that are logically linked.
Excellent

Good organization and focus by developing ideas and information using appropriate logical connections. The paragraphs contain similar or linked ideas and supporting details.
Average

There is some evidence of organization by developing ideas and information that re related in simple ways. The ideas are some what connected within the paragraphs.
Below Average

There is very limited evidence of organization by presenting incomplete ideas and information with only a few logical connections. The ideas are unconnected with no paragraph structure.
No Evidence

There is no evidence of organization. Ideas and details are unconnected.
Voice

Outstanding

The writer's voice is clear and engages the reader's interest.
Excellent

The writer's voice is clearly evident.
Average

There is some evidence of voice and some attempt to interest the reader.
Below Average

There is little evidence of writer's voice.
No Evidence

The writer did not incorporate a voice in the piece.
Language and Sentence Structure

Outstanding

The vocabulary is clear, extensive, creative, appropriate, and descriptive in nature. advanced sentences are used throughout the piece.
Excellent

The vocabulary clearly conveys meaning of the piece. Advanced vocabulary is used throughout the piece. Some advanced sentences are used in the piece
Average

The vocabulary is limited but clear. Some advanced vocabulary is used. Advanced sentences are attempted in the piece
Below Average

Only basic and unclear vocabulary is used. No advanced vocabulary is used. Few advanced sentences are used.
No Evidence

The language is vague and not appropriate for the piece. Simplistic sentences are used throughout.
Mechanics

Outstanding

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Excellent

Few errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Average

Consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Below Average

Limited accuracy in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
No Evidence

Distracting errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.



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