iRubric: Rubric for Elementary Paragraph Writing

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Rubric for Elementary Paragraph Writing Rubric for Elementary Paragraph Writing Assessment of Elementary Level Writing - 3rd Grade Rubric Code: X468XX By mdelorenzo Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Writing Assessment
	EXCELLENT 4 pts	GOOD 3 pts	ALMOST 2 pts	NEEDS WORK 1 pts
Topic Sentence	EXCELLENT Main topic is clearly stated in a complete opening sentence with correct sentence structure.	GOOD Main topic is stated in an opening sentence but sentence structure is not correct AND/OR lacking detail.	ALMOST Main topic is not clearly stated but sentence structure is correct.	NEEDS WORK Main topic is not clearly stated. Sentence structure is not correct.
Supporting Sentences	EXCELLENT Student has written at least 3 supporting detailed sentences AND all sentences are on topic.	GOOD Student has written at least 3 supporting sentences 2 sentences on topic. AND/OR Sentences lack details	ALMOST Student has written at least 3 supporting sentences 1 sentence on topic. AND/OR Sentences lack details	NEEDS WORK Student has attempted to write supporting details BUT none are on topic.
Concluding Sentence	EXCELLENT Concluding sentence restates topic with correct sentence structure.	GOOD Concluding sentence restates topic but sentence structure is not correct AND/OR lacking detail.	ALMOST Concluding sentence is not clearly stated but sentence structure is correct.	NEEDS WORK Concluding sentence is not clearly stated. Sentence structure is not correct.
Spelling	EXCELLENT There are 0-3 spelling errors.	GOOD There are 4-6 spelling errors.	ALMOST There are 7-10 spelling errors.	NEEDS WORK There are more than 11 spelling errors.
Grammar & Punct./Capt.	EXCELLENT Paragraph has 0-3 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.	GOOD Paragraph has 4-6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.	ALMOST Paragraph has 7-10 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.	NEEDS WORK Paragraph has more than 11 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.
Sentence Fluency	EXCELLENT Uses a variety of sentence beginnings. Creative use of connectives between sentences and thoughts.	GOOD Sentence beginnings are not wholly repetitive; some variety is attempted.	ALMOST Most of the sentences begin with the same words or phrases. There are few real transitions to add flow from sentence to sentence.	NEEDS WORK Most sentences begin the same way and follow the same structure (subject, verb, object) in a boring pattern. Endless connectives (and, or, nor, but, so, yet, then)