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Writing Rubric 
Rubric displaying content, organization, conventions, sentences, voice, word choice, and handwriting. The rubric includes points, weight, and differentiated instruction for special needs students.
Rubric Code: X2B8W7
By tony_danza_fan
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Accomplished

4 pts

Exemplary

5 pts

Focus / Ideas Content
30 pts

The combination of thoughts and ideas to create a clear and consistent paper that is centered upon the subject matter or main idea.
Poor

-lacks focus; unclear

-details not related to topic or missing

-ideas unclear; not developed
Fair

-lacks focus; unclear

-details not related to topic or missing

-ideas unclear; not developed
Good

-somewhat clear focus on topic

-several details relevant to topic

-several ideas clearly developed
Accomplished

-clear focus on prompt

-many interesting details relevant to topic

-most ideas clearly developed
Exemplary

-clear, strong focus on prompt

-all details relevant and show knowledge of topic

-all ideas clearly developed
Organization
30 pts

The structure of the paper.
Poor

-random organization; lacks introduction, body, and/or conclusion

-no identifiable internal structure; confusing to reader
Fair

-weak introduction, body, and conclusion; may seem disjointed

-does not flow logically
Good

-somewhat clear introduction, body, and conclusion

-beginning/ending are present, but not developed; body may not flow logically throughout
Accomplished

-mostly clear, logical introduction, body, conclusion

-clear and logical organization; introduction-clear, developed; body-easy to follow, adds details that fit; conclusion-reinforces main idea
Exemplary

-clear, logical introduction, body, conclusion

-strong, clear organization; introduction-grabs reader;

-body-guides reader;

-conclusion-brings closure
Voice
10 pts

Using the correct voice to make the character realistic to the readers.
Poor

-no use of words to show feelings

-words provide no hint of the writer; lifeless, monotone
Fair

-limited use of words to show feelings

-words provide only a hint of the writer; lack life and energy
Good

-a few words show feelings

-words sometimes show personal feelings, but often distant
Accomplished

-some expressive, individualistic words to show feelings

-words often show personality of writer; engaging, lively, interesting, and sincere
Exemplary

-many expressive, engaging, sincere words to show feelings

-words continually show personality of writer and provide a sense of excitement, humor, or suspense
Word Choice
10 pts

Displaying correct use of words or terms to make the paper easier to understand. The words that are best used for the topic.
Poor

-words are monotonous and redundant

-extremely limited vocabulary; key words missing or misused

-words are confusing, or inappropriately used
Fair

- words are vague, simple

-limited vocabulary; may or may not be used correctly

-fuzzy images
Good

-words are ordinary, average, functional,

-a few attempts at colorful vocabulary used

-overall limited variety of words used
Accomplished

-some interesting images throughout writing

-some powerful and dynamic vocabulary used

-a variety of words used to paint a picture
Exemplary

-maintains interesting, precise, rich vocabulary throughout writing

-vocabulary words are powerful and dynamic

-rich, concise, vivid words paint a picture
Sentences
15 pts

The best way to express thoughts for understanding.
Poor

-sentences and use of phrasing is difficult to follow throughout writing

-no transition words used throughout writing

-sentences are run-on or are unclear

-confusing to read
Fair

- sentences and use of phrasing is difficult to read at times

-transition words are weak

-simple sentence structure; most sentences begin in the same way

-choppy
Good

-sentences and use of phrasing is ordinary with little variation

-ordinary transition words and phrases used

-simple sentence structure with a few compound and/or complex sentences; many begin in the same way

-easy to read
Accomplished

-sentences and use of phrasing somewhat varied in length and structure

-transition words or phrases used effectively

-sentence structure strong; several simple and compound sentences with varied beginnings; a few complex sentences

-flows and is easily read
Exemplary

-sentences and use of phrasing vary in length and structure

-transition words or phrases smooth and connected

-sentence structure strong; many simple, compound, and complex sentences with varied beginnings

-flows smoothly and carries reader
Conventions
20 pts

The mechanics of writing.
Poor

-capitalization
-punctuation

-paragraphing

-grammar

-spelling/priority words

5 or more errors

*repeated errors only counted once
Fair

-capitalization
-punctuation

-paragraphing

-grammar

-spelling/priority words

4 errors

*repeated errors only counted once
Good

-capitalization
-punctuation

-paragraphing

-grammar

-spelling/priority words

3 errors

*repeated errors only counted once
Accomplished

-capitalization
-punctuation

-paragraphing

-grammar

-spelling/priority words

2 errors

*repeated errors only counted once
Exemplary

-capitalization correct
-punctuation correct

-paragraphing correct

-grammar

-spelling/priority words correct

0-1 error

*repeated errors only counted once
Handwriting
5 pts

The ability for another to read the paper.
Poor

-Hard to read; not well formed
Fair

-Some parts are legible to read while some parts are not legible. (Mixture) Not consistent throughout the paper.
Good

-Mostly legible
Accomplished

-Well-formed writing
Exemplary

-Neat, legible, well-formed



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