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Information Texts: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2b Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2c Use linking words and phrases to connect ideas within categories of information. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2d
Rubric Code: TX3BCB2
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  A*

5 pts

A

4 pts

B

3 pts

C

2 pts

Self Assessment

(N/A)

Teacher's Assessment

(N/A)

Ideas

30%

A*

I have written clearly on the topic, it includes facts and details about the topic. I have included strong examples and facts that are completely developed. It shows that I fully understand the topic.<BR>
A

My writing shows that I have an understanding of the topic.
I have a at least 4 details with some description.
B

My writing shows that I have some understanding of the topic, but I only included about 2 facts or examples, and I did not describe the details.<BR>
C

My writing doesn't show that I understand the topic, because I didn't give any meaningful facts or examples.
Self Assessment

.30 X ___ =
Teacher's Assessment

.30 X ___ =
Organization

25%

A*

I have a clear topic sentence, with supporting details, and a closing sentence for each paragraph. I elaborated on the topic. I have written the most important information first. I included a developed clonclusion.
A

My writing is organized with a topic sentence, but has little supporting details. Information is not in order from most important to least important. I included a conclusion.
B

My writing shows that I tried to organize my ideas, but it's missing one of the elements -
*topic sentence, *supporting details
*conclusion.
C

My writing isn't organized in a meaningful way and the reader gets confused.
Self Assessment

.25 X ___ =
Teacher's Assessment

.25 X ___ =
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar

25%

A*

I made no errors in capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling. I wrote the subject and verb tense correctly. I used adjectives and adverbs in my writing.
A

I made a few errors in capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling. The errors do not make my paper hard to read. Some mistakes in subject and verb agreement. I used some adjectives and adverbs when describing the facts. <BR>
B

I made many errors in capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling. The errors I made on my paper make it hard to read. I didn't use subject and verb tense correctly. I didn't use adjectives to describe the facts.<BR>
C

There are many mistakes in capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling.<BR>
My paper is messy and hard to read.
Self Assessment

.25 X ___ =
Teacher's Assessment

.25 X ___ =
Language and Vocabulary

20%

A*

My writing is in my own words. I used Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 vocabulary words to make my writing interesting and factual.
A

My writing is in my own words. I used some Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 vocabulary words to make my writing interesting and factual.
B

My writing is partly in my own words but I copied some parts from other sources. I only used about 3 Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 vocabulary words. My writing is not very interesting and doesn't use specific vocabulary.
C

My writing is not in my own words. I did not use any Tier vocabulary words and my ideas are confusing and unclear.
Self Assessment

.20 X ___ =
Teacher's Assessment

.20 X ___ =



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