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Space Story 
Second graders are to write a story using solar system vocabulary words and the names of the planets.
Rubric Code: WX6ACC
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Poor

10 pts

Fair

15 pts

Good

20 pts

Excellent

25 pts

Use of vocabulary

Poor

There are no vocabulary words used in the story.
Fair

There is only 1 vocabulary word used in the story.
Good

There are only 2 vocabulary words used in the story.
Excellent

There are at least 3 vocabulary words used in the story.
Use of planet name(spelling counts)

Poor

There are no planet names used.
Fair

There are no planet names used.
Good

There is 1 planet name used, but it is spelled incorrectly.
Excellent

There are 1 or more planet names used in the story, and it is spelled correctly.
Paragraph Structure

Poor

The writer does not convey any meaningful, on topic, message. (only 1-2 sentences)
Fair

The writing is on topic, but lacks a main idea sentence and 4 or more detail sentences. (2-3 sentences)
Good

The writing is on topic, but does not contain a main idea sentence. (only 4 sentences)
Excellent

The main idea is presented, along with 4 or more detail sentences. (5 sentences total)
Penmanship

Poor

Little care is used with penmanship. Letters may not be correctly formed. There may be no spacing between words. There may be reversals. It is difficult, or impossible to read.
Fair

Penmanship is descent. There may be a few reversals, or incorrect letter formation, but still readable.
Good

Care is used with penmanship. Spacing is adequate, and the piece is easily read.
Excellent

Extreme care is used with penmanship. The piece has the look of a more mature writer.



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