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Article 2 - Information Text Rubric Information Text Rubric Information Texts: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. Rubric Code: YX89C63 By tiatilton Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Article 2 -Information Text Rubrics
	Proficient 3 pts	Developing 2 pts	Basic 1 pts
Ideas	Proficient 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.	Developing My writing shows that I have an understanding of the topic. I have a at least 4 details with some description.	Basic 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.
Organization	Proficient My paper is logically organized with the following elements - * Research question * Hypothesis * Research Method * Data Analysis * Conclusion	Developing My paper is logically organized with 3 of following elements - * Research question * Hypothesis * Research Method * Data Analysis * Conclusion	Basic My paper is logically organized with less than 2 of following elements - * Research question * Hypothesis * Research Method * Data Analysis * Conclusion
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar	Proficient 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.	Developing 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.	Basic 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.
Language and Vocabulary	Proficient 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.	Developing 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.	Basic 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.