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6th Grade Expository Essay Rubric 
6th Grade Important People Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: T82W28
By shellyrebecca
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Awesome!

4 pts

You Got It!

3 pts

You're Getting There

2 pts

Keep Trying

1 pts

Ideas

Awesome!

The paper tells the reader exactly what materials they need and what steps to follow and explains how to do or make something.
You Got It!

Specific details are used, some steps or materials are missing.
You're Getting There

You have some details, however, more explanation is needed. It is a bit difficult to understand your idea.
Keep Trying

I don't understand what you are telling me, the reader. There are no details to explain your ideas.
Introduction

Awesome!

The paper "hooks" the audience with an interesting detail, question or quotation to begin the first paragraph.
You Got It!

The paper makes an attempt to "hook" the audience with an interesting detail, question or quotation to begin the first paragraph.
You're Getting There

The paper has a basic beginning sentence but could use work to draw in the audience.
Keep Trying

The paper lacks a good beginning sentence. Some ordinary 6th grade words are used but even those are limited.
Sentence/Paragraph Fluency

Awesome!

Beginnings of sentences are varied and there is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.
You Got It!

Most sentences follow the same pattern but there is some variety. There is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.
You're Getting There

Sentences begin the same. Sentences are shorter and are simple in nature.
Keep Trying

Run-ons and fragments are seen throughout the piece. Reading the sentences can be challenging.
Organization

Awesome!

The piece begins with a hook or a lead that captures the reader's attention. The middle is logical and the end is appropriate and clear.
You Got It!

The beginning, middle and end are obvious and easy to follow. They appear in a logical order and include the use of story transition words.
You're Getting There

The beginning, middle and end are harder to identify and one or more may be missing. Some missing and/or common/repetitive transition words.
Keep Trying

The writing is unclear so that finding the beginning, middle and/or end is challenging. No transition words.
Mechanics/Grammar

Awesome!

The writing contains 0-2 errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage.
You Got It!

The writing contains 2-4 errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar-- but the errors do NOT interfere with the story.
You're Getting There

The writing contained 5 -7 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The errors may effect the story's meaning or message. Errors make the story difficut to understand-
Keep Trying

The writing contained more than 7 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The errors interfere with the story.
Final Product

Awesome!

Final copy is neatly completed in ink (blue or black) or typed, rough draft is included with final copy. Outline and Peer Editing form included.
You Got It!

Final copy is neatly completed, however, one or more of the following is missing: rough draft, outline and/or peer editing form.
You're Getting There

Final copy is not neatly completed and two or more of the following are missing: rough draft, outline and/or peer editing form.
Keep Trying

Final copy is not neatly completed and most of the required information is missing.




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