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Paragraph Portfolio 
The Writing Process
Rubric Code: PXA289A
By Ms_Robertson
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Brainstorming & Prewriting

Detailed completion of Graphic Organizers
Poor

Student devotes little time and effort to the prewriting process of brainstorming and organizing. Requires ongoing teacher attention and prompting for completion.
Fair

Student devotes some time and effort to the prewriting process but was not very thorough and provided little detail in their graphic organizers
Good

Student devotes sufficient time
and effort to the prewriting process. Student is able to accurately complete this stage of the writing process. Evidence shows the use of brainstorming, organizing (magnifying, graphic organizers, etc.) and prewriting ideas for this piece of writing
Excellent

Student devotes a lot of time and effort to the prewriting process. Detailed evidence showing time spent brainstorming, organizing (magnifying, graphic organizers, etc.) and prewriting ideas for this piece of writing.
Rough Draft

Evidenced continuity from Graphic Organizers
Poor

Draft includes little to no ideas from the prewriting session. Little to no information from prewriting is evident in draft
Fair

Draft includes limited ideas from prewriting session. An attempt was made to include the information from prewriting in draft.
Good

Draft includes ideas from prewriting session. Evidence shows that student used prewriting to write draft as information from the prewriting in the draft.
Excellent

Rough draft clearly includes ideas from Brainstorming & Prewriting. Evidence shows clear organization in writing.
Revising & Editing

Peer and Self- Editing Checklists are complete and ideas have been implemented
Poor

Student spent little to no time revising. Little to no changes were made to piece based upon the class directions or student's revising goal. Student did not take peer revision seriously.
Fair

Student attempted to make changes to their writing, however the changes were minimal and focused on editing verses content and description presented in writing. Few changes were made based upon the student's revising goal.
Good

Student revision shows adequate changes made to content and ideas in writing. Evidence shows that student worked on personal revising goal. Details were added to enhance writing.
Excellent

Student made numerous changes to writing, changing/adding details and description to make writing more attractive to reader. Student met personal revision goal.
Final Draft

All parts of assignment turned in and there is evidence of progression through the process
Poor

Final copy not turned in on time. AND/OR More than one part of writing (prewriting, first draft, second draft, etc) were not turned in with final copy.
Fair

Final copy was submitted with little to no missing parts. Final draft is complete but has very little idea development.
Good

Final copy was written and easy to read. All parts of the writing process were turned in, but may be out of order. Final draft is complete and there is evidence that there was adequate effort made to develop the paragraph.
Excellent

Final copy was clearly written and easy to read. All parts of writing and any other notes needed were turned in with draft. Final draft is complete. The paragraph was developed and had a clear beginning, middle and ending.
Mechanics

Conforms to all grammar, punctuation and spelling conventions.
Poor

Numerous errors in spelling, capitalization, paragraphing, and punctuation,including commas and appostrophes, found in writing. These errors make it hard to understand the meaning/message of the writing due to these errors.
Fair

Frequent errors made in spelling, capitalization, paragraphing, and punctuation, including commas and apostrophes. These errors make it more difficult to understand the message or meaning of the writing. Evidence in draft shows that student attempted to make corrections to errors.
Good

Few errors were made in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation, including commas and apostrophes. Appropriate paragraphs used. Student spent ample time working on identifying and correcting editing errors.
Excellent

No errors were made in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation, including commas and apostrophes. Appropriate paragraphs used in writing.
Handwriting

Writing at all stages is legible and clear.
Poor

Handwriting is difficult to read or completely illegible
Fair

Handwriting is somewhat difficult to read, impacting the readability of the paragraph.
Good

Handwriting is somewhat difficult to read in places but is mostly clear.
Excellent

Handwriting is easy to read and any mistakes made were completely erased.
Participation

Appropriate and productive use of time in class.
Poor

Student frequently had to be refocused/reminded to work on the writing process. Student did not use class time wisely.
Fair

Student sometimes used classtime wisely, however, student had to be refocused and reminded to work on the writing process. Student conversations/actions focused on other topics instead of writing.
Good

Student mostly used classtime wisely. The majority of the time the student was focused on the writing process and only one or two times did the student get off-task.
Excellent

Student always used classtime wisely. All conversations during class were focused on the writing process.
Presentation

Oral Reading Skills including fluency, expression and volume level and confidence
Poor

Student reads with very little expression when speaking, and speaks mostly word-by word. Does not use proper volume and sometimes cannot be heard. It is evident that the student has not practiced
Fair

Student reads with Some expression in parts of the
selection, and some phrases are well-spoken. The volume of the speaker is perceptible but requires more confidence. It is evident that some practice has been done, however, more is required.
Good

Student reads with expression and most phrases are well-spoken. Speaker speaks with an appropriate volume, and it is evident that the student has practiced to an adequate degree.
Excellent

Student reads with expression and clarity. Phrases are well-spoken. Speaker speaks with an appropriate volume and confidence, and it is evident that the student has practiced thoroughly.



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