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Writer's Workshop Writing (Paragraph or multi-paragraph) using RADS Rubric Code: CC7495 By dbomer Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Writer's Workshop
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Introduction & Format 5 pts	Poor Introduction not present; however, topic is evident in first sentence.	Fair Rewrite of question/prompt. More than 1 element of format missing including name	Good Statement form of question/prompt using pronouns or generalities in topic sentence; may be incomplete in content; no hook. May be incomplete in format (unless missing name)	Excellent Statement form of question/prompt using specifics and appropriate hook. All format requirements are present.
Main Idea/ Focus 5 pts	Poor More than one main idea present May lack focus on main idea May be incomplete in addressing topic given by prompt	Fair One main idea is evident; however, specifics regarding the topic are prompt dependent. Focus may stray but returns May have used "This paper is about" type of statement of main idea	Good One main idea is clearly evident Specifics regarding the topic are prompt dependent Focus is maintained	Excellent One main idea is clearly evident with specifics regarding the topic Focus is maintained throughout the writing
Details/ Elaboration 5 pts	Poor Example and/or explanation (s) attempted but may be incorrect	Fair Support has example or explanation Information or details may be general/weak	Good Examples and explanations are strong and appropriate with support. Transitions may be lacking or inappropriate However, it may be inconsistent in depth of detail	Excellent Examples and explanations are strong and appropriate with support and transitions consistently throughout.
Summary/Conclusion 5 pts	Poor Attempted but vague or incomplete; may not be applicable	Fair Satisfactory with little or no elaboration;connection to topic implied	Good Complete and with elaboration; connection to topic clear Does not tie to introduction	Excellent Complete and with elaboration; connection to topic clear and ties to introduction
+ (Conventions) 5 pts	Poor No attempt or extreme mechanics/grammar errors involving sentence structures and/or informal language	Fair Major errors (sentence structures, basic spelling, caps, end marks) to hinder understanding And/or more than 5 minor errors Use of informality: 2nd person Slang Contraction	Good Minor errors (comma errors, common spelling, specific word usage) No more than one use of informality: 2nd person Slang Contraction	Excellent Few or no minor errors No major errors