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Writing--Opinion Cat or Dog 
Students begin writing opinions for an Argumentative writing assignment. "Which Would You Recommend, a Cat or a Dog?"
Rubric Code: WX46C73
By scalvin
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Subject: Education  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Exceeds Standard

Students are able to independently revise and edit their published piece so that it goes beyond the standard for their grade level.

5 pts

Meets Standard

Students are able to revise and edit with assistance that meets the standard progress for their grade level.

4 pts

Approaching Standard

With assistance in the writing and revising process, students are able to demonstrate independent thoughts in an independent writing process.

3 pts

Below Standard

2 pts

Shared Writing Standard

1 pts

Grammar/Mechanics

punctuation, grammar (verb agreement), sentence construction, capitalization
Exceeds Standard

There are no spelling or mechanical errors (punctuation, comma, verb agreement, omitted words) in my published essay (5 or more paragraphs).
Meets Standard

There are fewer than 3 spelling or mechanical errors (punctuation, comma, verb agreement, omitted words) in my published essay (5 or more paragraphs).
Approaching Standard

There are more than 4 and less than 10 spelling or mechanical errors (punctuation, comma, verb agreement, omitted words) in my published paragraph (5 or more sentences)or essay (5 or more paragraphs).
Below Standard

With assistance, I can revise and edit a paragraph for spelling and simple punctuation. With assistance, I can also edit for missing words, sentence order and length. I can write 3-4 sentences.
Shared Writing Standard

With assistance, I can write a complete sentence with proper punctuation and descriptive language. I can write 1-2 sentences.
Organization

The writing piece is sequential and has clear traditions between paragraphs and has a clear topic sentence (introduction) and conclusion.
Exceeds Standard

My writing has a clear beginning, middle, and end. I can write a 5 or more paragraph essay
Meets Standard

My writing has a beginning, middle, and end, but some of my sentences are out of place.
Approaching Standard

My writing has a middle, but no clear beginning or ending.
Below Standard

My writing does not have a clear beginning or ending. I began writing in the middle.
Shared Writing Standard

My writing contains random sentences without a clear beginning, middle, or end.
Craft/Style

The writing includes descriptive language and includes a mix of writing features such as dialogue, description of setting and characters. A clear picture is created in the reader's mind.
Exceeds Standard

I used many sensory details in my writing. I used dialogue and descriptive language in each paragraph.
Meets Standard

I used some sensory details and descriptive language in each paragraph. I used some dialogue to enhance meaning.
Approaching Standard

I used some sensory details or descriptive language. I did not use dialogue.
Below Standard

I did not use sensory details. I used a few adjectives to describe nouns.
Shared Writing Standard

I did not use descriptive details or adjectives.
Ideas and Purpose

Narrow and focused ideas. The purpose of the writing is clearly understood.
Exceeds Standard

My idea is narrow and focused. Readers clearly understand my main point and purpose of my writing. I've included many important details and descriptive words that support my main idea.
Meets Standard

My writing has a main idea and key details. I have included some descriptive words that support my main idea.
Approaching Standard

My writing has key details, but does not have a focused main idea. I have included few descriptive words that support the main idea.
Below Standard

My writing has details, but does not have a clear main idea. I do not have descriptive words that support my main idea.
Shared Writing Standard

I have few key details that support a main idea. My sentences are not focused and my writing purpose is not clearly defined.




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