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The Writing Process 
A rubric that assesses students' use of the writing process. This rubric also assesses students' reflection of their writing.
Rubric Code: VX2X53A
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric The Writing Process
Five Steps of The Writing Process
  Poor

13 pts

Fair

15 pts

Good

17 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Prewriting/Writing

First Step in the Writing Process

Poor

Little to no time spent brainstorming, organizing and writing out ideas for this piece of writing
Fair

Some evidence that shows time spent brainstorming, orgainizing, and writing out ideas for this piece of writing
Good

Evidence shows the use of brainstorming, organizing (use of graphic organizers) and writing out ideas for this piece of writing
Excellent

Detailed evidence showing time spent brainstorming, organizing (use of graphic organizers) and writing out ideas for this piece of writing.
Drafting

Second Step in The Writing Process

Poor

Draft includes little to no ideas from the prewriting session. Little to no information from prewriting is evident in draft
Fair

Draft includes limited ideas from prewriting session. An attempt was made to include the information from prewriting in draft.
Good

Draft includes ideas from prewriting session. Evidence shows that student used prewriting to write draft as information from the prewriting in the draft.
Excellent

Draft clearly includes ideas that were brainstormed and organized during prewriting
Research in writing

Poor

No evidence to support use of research in writing.
Fair

Minimal evidence to support use of research in writing. Only a few words from research are present in writing.
Good

Adequate evidence to support the use of research. Facts from research can be found in multiple areas of writing.
Excellent

Excellent use of research used throughout writing. Detailed facts from research are found throughout writing.
Revising

Third Step in The Writing Process

Poor

Student spent little to no time revising. Little to no changes were made to piece based upon the class directions or student's revising goal. Student did not take peer revision seriously.
Fair

Student attempted to make changes to their writing, however the changes were minimal and focused on editing verses content and description presented in writing. Few changes were made based upon the student's revising goal.
Good

Student revision shows adequate changes made to content and ideas in writing. Evidence shows that student worked on personal revising goal. Details were added to enhance writing.
Excellent

Student made numerous changes to writing, changing/adding details and description to make writing more attractive to reader. Student met personal revision goal.
Editing

Fourth Step in The Writing Process

Poor

Numerous errors in spelling, capitalization, paragraphing, and punctuation,including commas and appostrophes, found in writing. These errors make it hard to understand the meaning/message of the writing due to these errors.
Fair

Frequent errors made in spelling, capitalization, paragraphing, and punctuation, including commas and apostrophes. These errors make it more difficult to understand the message or meaning of the writing. Evidence in draft shows that student attempted to make corrections to errors.
Good

Few errors were made in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation, including commas and apostrophes. Appropriate paragraphs used. Student spent ample time working on identifying and correcting editing errors.
Excellent

No errors were made in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation, including commas and apostrophes. Appropriate paragraphs used in writing.
Participation

Use of time during writing workshop

Poor

Student frequently had to be refocused/reminded to work on writing, revising, and editing during class. Student did not use classtime wisely or frequently was not prepared for class.
Fair

Student sometimes used classtime wisely, however, student had to be refocused and reminded to work on writing. Student conversations/actions focused on other topics instead of writing. Student may not have been prepared for class a couple of times.
Good

Student mostly used classtime wisely, meeting with a peer to revise and edit. The majority of the time the student was focused and only one or two times did the student get off-task.
Excellent

Student always used classtime wisely, meeting with a peer to revise. All conversations during class were focused on revising/editing work.
Publishing

Fifth Step in The Writing Process

Poor

Final copy not turned in on time. AND/OR More than one part of writing (prewriting, first draft, second draft, etc) were not turned in with final copy.
Fair

Final copy was typed and easy to read. Parts of writing such as first draft, prewriting, second draft, etc., may be missing.
Good

Final copy was typed and easy to read. All parts of writing were turned in but were out of order. OR Final copy typed and turned in on time but other parts of writing were turned in late.
Excellent

Final copy was typed and easy to read. All parts of writing - prewriting, first draft, second draft, and any other notes needed were turned in with draft.
Goal Sheet/Reflection

Poor

The goal sheet was not filled out, or many parts of the goal sheet are left blank.
Fair

Goal sheet is partially filled out Student does not state if each individual goal was met or not and why. The reflection questions are answered one word responses with no detail supporting answer.
Good

Goal sheet is adequately filled out, showing student's thoughts about whether they have met each individual goal or not. Student provides some description as to why or why not goal was/was not met. The reflection questions are answered, however, student does not fully elaborate on answer.
Excellent

Goal sheet is thoroughly filled out, showing student's detailed thoughts about whether they have met each individual goal or not and why. The reflection questions are answered in detail, giving more than just a one word response. Examples are included in reflection.




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