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Writing 
Writing in the Genre
Rubric Code: SX46B3C
By ebaratti
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

strengths and need for revision are about equal; about half-way home

3 pts

Fair

a bare beginning; writer not yet showing any control

2 pts

Poor

This column reflects the total points earned for the category.

1 pts

IDEAS AND CONTENT

IDEAS AND CONTENT refers to what the reader has to say, the message. THINK: clarity, focus, interesting, detailed, and conclusive.
Excellent

Writer is clear and focused. The conflict is explored, writer is confident in conflict role and states position if necessary and appropriate for genre.
Good

The writer is beginning to define the topic even though development is still basic or general.
Fair

The paper has no clear sense of purpose or central theme. The reader must make inferences based on sketchy or missing details.
Poor
ORGANIZATION

ORGANIZATION refers to the internal structure of the paper. THINK: beginning, middle, end; organizing, grouping, and sequencing.
Excellent

The organization enhances and showcases the central idea of theme. The order, structure, or presentation of information is compelling and moves the reader through the text.
Good

The organizational structure is strong enough to move the reader through the text without too much confusion.
Fair

The writing lacks a clear sense of direction. Ideas, details, or events seem strung together in a loose or random fashion; there is no identifiable internal structure.
Poor
SENTENCE FLUENCY

SENTENCE FLUENCY refers to the rhythm and flow of the language- how it plays to the ear. THINK: sentence sense, natural flow of language, and varying lengths and structures of sentences.
Excellent

The writer has an easy flow, rhythm, and cadence. Sentences are well-built, with strong and varied structures that invite expressive oral reading.
Good

The text hums along with a steady beat but tends to be more pleasant or businesslike than musical.
Fair

The reader has to practice quite a bit in order to give this paper a fair, interpretive reading.
Poor
Word Choice

WORD CHOICE refers to the writer's ability to create a mental picture for the reader through precise language. THINK: new words, vivid verbs, specific nouns, and accurate, energetic, and varied modifiers.
Excellent

Words convey the intended message in a precise, interesting, and natural way. The words are powerful and engaging.
Good

The language is functional even if it lacks much energy. It is easy to figure out the writer's meaning on a general level.
Fair

The writer demonstrates a limited vocabulary or has not searched for words to convey specific meaning.
Poor
CONVENTIONS

CONVENTIONS refers to the mechanical correctness of the piece. THINK: using punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, and paragraphing to enhance readability.
Excellent

Conventions are handled very well, resulting in few errors and enhanced readability.
Good

Conventions are sometimes handled well and enhance readability; at other times, errors are distracting and impair readability.
Fair

Conventions are handled poorly, resulting in many errors that make the text difficult to read.
Poor
PRESENTATION

PRESENTATION refers to the visual appeal of the paper. THINK: format, neatness, and attention to detail.
Excellent

The form and presentation of the text enhances the ability for the reader to understand and connect with the message.
Good

The writer's message is understandable in this format.
Fair

The reader receives a garbled message due to problems relating to the presentation of the text.
Poor



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  • ideas, organization, conventions, voice, sentence fluency, word choice, and presentation

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