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iRubric: 7th Grade-1st Period rubric

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7th Grade-1st Period Rubric Code: AXBA234 By aloredoteacher Draft Public Rubric Subject: Education Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Taking a Stand Narrative
	Above Average 4 pts	Average 3 pts	Below Average 2 pts	Emerging 1 pts
Introduction	Above Average First paragraph has a "grabber" or catchy beginning.	Average First paragraph has a weak "grabber".	Below Average A catchy beginning was attempted but was confusing rather than catchy.	Emerging No attempt was made to catch the reader's attention in the first paragraph.
Word Choice	Above Average Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.	Average Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.	Below Average Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair.	Emerging Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or clichés may be present and detract from the meaning.
Show, Don't Tell 1	Above Average At least five sensory words have been included. Words relate to all five senses.	Average Four sensory words have been included. Words relate to most all five senses.	Below Average Three sensory words have been included. Words relate to a few of the five senses.	Emerging Two or less sensory words have been included.
Enter Title	Above Average	Average	Below Average	Emerging
Grammar & Spelling	Above Average There are no grammar, spelling or punctuation errors in the final draft. Character and place names that the author invented are spelled consistently throughout.	Average There is one grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation error in the final draft.	Below Average There are 2-3 grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors in the final draft.	Emerging The final draft has more than 3 grammatical spelling and/or punctuation errors.