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Non-Fiction Writing 
Non-Fiction Writing
In this unit of Writer's Workshop, students will study the procedures of writing books that will teach the reader about a topic.
Rubric Code: R55633
By frogleroy
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Non-Fiction Writing
  Needs Work

1 pts

Satisfactory

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Research
25 %

Have you successfully researched your topic?
Needs Work

-did not convey any appropriate information
-research needed
Satisfactory

-conveys one or two facts, but left out important details or selected information not of great interest to audience
-check audience interest
-continue research
Good

-conveys a variety of facts, stays on topic, and selected information that satisfies the interests of the audience
-add elements to draw the reader's interests: illustrations, diagrams, sidebars
Excellent

-conveys a variety of facts using different elements of text
-developed material that had high audience appeal
Telling What You Know
25 %

Did you successfully communicate important information on your topic?
Needs Work

-did not use subject related vocabulary that teaches the reader about the topic
-needs illustrations to support text
-make a list of key words found during research
-use dictionaries to define terms
-create diagrams or draw pictures to support the text
-include captions and labels for illustrations
Satisfactory

- uses some subject related vocabulary that teaches the reader about the topic
-use of illustrations could be extended to support text
-check list of key words found during research for possible missing terms
-use dictionary to define missing terms
-write clear captions and labels for illustrations
-writing needs to stay on topic
Good

-good use of subject related vocabulary that teaches the reader about the topic
-good glossary
-good use of illustrations to support text
-captions and labels add to understanding of illustrations
-Writing is clear and on topic
Excellent

-excellent use of subject related vocabulary
-clear definitions both within the text and in the glossary
-illustrations are appropriate and increase the reader's understanding of the text
-captions draw in the reader by asking the to connect to the illustrations
-labels are correct
-writing is clear, on topic and connects the reader to the topic
Revision
20 %

Did you edit your work?
Needs Work

-spelling and grammar errors uncorrected
-sentence structure lacks variety
-work needs re-organization
-weak or missing introduction and/or conclusion
Satisfactory

-still one or two spelling and or grammar errors left uncorrected
-sentence variety limited
-work is poorly organized with some information poorly presented
-introduction and/or conclusion needs more work to catch reader's interest
Good

-evidence that spelling and grammar errors have been corrected
-sentence variety includes types of sentences and as well variety of structure
-work is well organized and information is in ways that catch the reader's interest
-solid introduction and conclusion that draws in the reader
Excellent

-spelling and grammar are correct
-variety of sentences and structures are present
-work is well written and flows easily from one topic to another
-writing is clear and catches the reader's interest
Genre
20 %

Are the elements of a non-ficiton text present?
Needs Work

-missing two or three elements of a non-ficiton text
-check your graphic organizer form missing elements
Satisfactory

-missing one or two required elements of a non-ficition text
-check your graphic organizer for missing elements
Good

-all required elements of a non-fiction text are present
-check that you elements are clearly identified(e.g., headings)
Excellent

-all required elements of a non-ficiton text are present and clearly identified
-additional elements have been added
-all elements are clearly identified and reader friendly
Work Habits
10 %

Needs Work

-did not work independently during class time
Satisfactory

- worked independently during class time with peer or teacher intervention
Good

-worked independently during class time with little if any peer or teacher intervention
Excellent

-worked independently during class time




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