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Monthly Writing Rubric 
Monthly Writing Rubric
This rubric will be used to assess students monthly writing assignments. Key Questions: Does the writer stay focused and share insightful information related to the given task? Does the writer’s use of the text show an understanding of the passage and the writing task? Does the organizational structure enhance the writer’s ideas and make the essay easier to understand?
Rubric Code: VX5B584
By karinafilun
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Outstanding

Consistent, though not necessarily
perfect, control of almost all of the
traits’ features; many strengths are
present.

4 pts

Strong

Reasonable control of the traits’
features; the essay has some strengths
and some weaknesses.

3 pts

Adquate

Inconsistent control of the traits’ features; the weaknesses outweigh the
strengths.

2 pts

Poor

Little or no control of the traits’ features; a minimal attempt is made to develop an essay.

1 pts

Central Idea

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Outstanding

The central idea is clear and sharply focused.
Strong

The central idea is generally focused.
Adquate

The central idea is vague.
Poor

What central idea?

No central idea present.
Organization

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Outstanding

• The organizational strategy demonstrates evidence of planning and a logical progression of ideas.
• There is an effective
introduction and conclusion and thoughtful transitions that convey a sense of wholeness.
Strong

• The organizational strategy is apparent with a progression of ideas that allows the reader to move through the text without
confusion.
• The introduction, conclusion, and transitions often work
well.
Adquate

• There is an attempt at
organization, but there may be digressions, repetition, or contradictory information.
• The introduction and
conclusion are weak or may be missing; there is an occasional
progression of ideas.
Poor

I was suppose to organize the essay?

• The essay lacks an identifiable
organizational strategy
(random order).
• The lack of an introduction,
conclusion, and/or progression of ideas makes it difficult for
the reader to move through the text (confusing).
Word Choice

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Outstanding

Word choice is precise, effective, and includes some vivid words and
phrases as appropriate to the task. (current and past vocabulary words are used throughout the text)
Strong

Word choice is appropriate
to the task and includes
some interesting words and
phrases.

(only current vocabulary words are used.)
Adquate

Word choice is limited,
generic, and repetitive;
verbs are generally weak.
• Words and phrasing may be inappropriate to the task
(too informal).

(only a few current vocabulary words are present)
Poor

What are vocabulary word?

(no current vocabulary words used in text.)
Sentence Fluency

Students must include 7-8 sentences per paragraph.
Outstanding

Sentences are fluent and vary in
length, structure, and beginnings. 7-8 sentences included in paragraphs.
Strong

Sentences are generally
varied in length and
structure, and most
sentences have varied
beginnings.
5-6 sentences included in paragraph.
Adquate

Sentences show little or no variety in length and structure, and some may be awkward or lack fluency.
Many sentences have the same beginning.
3-4 sentences included in paragraph.
Poor

The sentences may be simple and lack variety, and
their construction makes the essay difficult to read.

Less than 3 sentences in paragraph.
Grammer

Outstanding

Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation; complete sentences; correct use of capitalization
Strong

Few spelling and grammar errors; correct
punctuation; complete
sentences
Adquate

Some spelling and
grammar errors; most
sentences have
punctuation and are
complete; uses upper- and lowercase
Poor

Many spelling, grammar,
and punctuation errors;
sentence fragments;
incorrect use of
capitalization




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