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6-8 Grade Writing Rubric 
6-8 Grade Writing Rubric
A General Rubric to evaluate Middle School writing
Rubric Code: YX78BB9
By jlouden
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 6th Grade Writing
  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Below Basic

1 pts

Ideas

Advanced

Interesting, specific details are used to "show" what is going on in the story. Details help the reader visualize the action in the story.
Proficient

Specific details are used to tell the story. One or two more may help the reader visualize the story and understand your idea better.
Basic

You have some details. There is some action but no explanation. It is a bit difficult to understand your idea.
Below Basic

I don't understand what you are telling me, the reader. There are no details to explain your ideas.
Word Choice/ Vocabulary

Advanced

Words are carefully chosen to include specific nouns, strong action-packed verbs, and uncommon adjectives and adverbs create vivid pictures and express clear feelings. All strong words are used correctly.
Proficient

Some words are carefully chosen using adjectives and adverbs. A clear picture is created.
Basic

Words are mostly ordinary and lack creativeness. Creating a mental image from the words is difficult to do.
Below Basic

Lacking expressive language. No creative words are used.
Sentence/Paragraph Fluency

Advanced

Beginnings of sentences are varied and include compound and complex sentences.
Proficient

Most sentences follow the same pattern but there is some variety. There are some compound and complex sentences.
Basic

Sentences begin the same. Few compound and complex sentences.
Below Basic

Run-ons and fragments are seen throughout the piece. Reading the sentences can be challenging.
Organization

Advanced

The piece begins with a hook or a lead that captures the reader's attention. The middle is logical and the end is appropriate and clear.
Proficient

The beginning, middle and end are obvious and easy to follow. They appear in a logical order and include the use of story transition words.
Basic

The beginning, middle and end are harder to identify and one or more may be missing. Some missing and/or common/repetitive transition words.
Below Basic

The writing is unclear so that finding the beginning, middle and/or end is challenging. No transition words.
Conventions

Advanced

The writing contains 0-3 errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage.
Proficient

The writing contains 4-7 errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar-- but the errors do NOT interfere with the story.
Basic

The writing contained 8-12 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The errors may effect the story's meaning or message. Errors make the story difficult to understand-
Below Basic

The writing contained more than 12 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The errors interfere with the story.




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