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iRubric: Informational/Explanatory Writing Rubric

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Informational/Explanatory Writing Rubric Opinion Discussion Rubric-Adventure Genre Informational/Explanatory Writing response aligned to Ohio's State Test, grades 3 - 5 Rubric Code: YX5X2W6 By lkuziak Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Informative/Expl. Writng Rubric
	4 4 pts	3 3 pts	2 2 pts	1 1 pts
Purpose, Focus, and Organization	4 Strongly maintained controlling idea, and sticks to the topic Uses a variety of transitional words and phrases *Ideas progress from beginning to end, including an introduction and conclusion	3 A maintained controlling idea, but some information is off-topic Uses some transitional words and phrases *Ideas progress from beginning to end with a sufficient introduction and conclusion	2 A partially focused controlling that is insufficient and not clear Little variety in transitional words and phrases *Uneven progression of ideas from beginning to end and inadequate introduction and conclusion	1 confusing or ambiguous ideas Ideas are off-topic Few to no transitional words or phrases Too short to demonstrate knowledge of topic and organization
Evidence and Elaboration	4 Relevant evidence from the article is integrated smoothly from beginning to end Elaborates to show understanding of the topic and text Ideas are clearly stated with precise language Vocabulary is grade appropriate ($2 words!) *Varied sentence structure	3 Evidence from sources may be general, imprecise, or inconsistent. Some elaboration. Ideas are expressed with a mix of precise and general language Adequate vocabulary is used ($1 words) *Some variation in sentence structure	2 Little and/or irrelevant evidence from sources. Repetitive or little elaboration. Expression of ideas is imprecise and/or simple. Ineffective or grade level inappropriate vocabulary (50 cent words). *Mostly simple sentences	1 Little to no evidence from sources Ideas are vague, unclear, or confusing Limited vocabulary (10 cent words) Simple sentences throughout
Conventions of Standard English	4 (worth 2 points)	3 (worth 2 points)	2 some minor errors in usage but no patterns of errors Adequate use of punctuation, capitalization, sentence formation, and spelling	1 Various errors in usage Inconsistent use of correct punctuation, capitalization, sentence formation, and spelling