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Written Communication Rubric 
Written Communication Rubric
Written communication involves learning to work in many genres and styles. Written communication abilities develop through iterative experiences across the curriculum.
Rubric Code: SX9399A
By tebbiechale
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Written Communication Rubric
  Exceeds

4 pts

Satisfactory

3 pts

Approaching

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Context of and Purpose for Writing

Includes considerations of audience, purpose, and the circumstances surrounding the writing task(s).
Exceeds

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task(s) and focuses all elements of the work.
Satisfactory

Demonstrates adequate consideration of context, audience, and purpose and a clear focus on the assigned task(s).
Approaching

Demonstrates awareness of context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s).
Unsatisfactory

Demonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s).
Content Development

Exceeds

Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer's understanding, and shaping the whole work.
Satisfactory

Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work.
Approaching

Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work.
Unsatisfactory

Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work.
Genre and Disciplinary Conventions

Formal and informal rules inherent in the expectations for writing in particular forms and/or academic fields (please see glossary).
Exceeds

Demonstrates detailed attention to and successful execution of a wide range of conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task (s) including organization, content, presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices
Satisfactory

Demonstrates consistent use of important conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s), including organization, content, presentation, and stylistic choices
Approaching

Follows expectations appropriate to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s) for basic organization, content, and presentation
Unsatisfactory

Attempts to use a consistent system for basic organization and presentation.
Sources and Evidence

Exceeds

Demonstrates skillful use of high-quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing
Satisfactory

Demonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.
Approaching

Demonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing.
Unsatisfactory

Demonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in the writing.
Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Exceeds

Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error-free.
Satisfactory

Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language in the portfolio has few errors.
Approaching

Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors.
Unsatisfactory

Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage.



Keywords:
  • Written communication, Evidence, Sources, Genre conventions, Context, Content development



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