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Rubric Code: A26986
By jvinzant
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Good

15 pts

Almost There

10 pts

Needs Improvement

5 pts

Ideas and Content

Good

Paper does not stray from topic. A thorough explanation is given about the topic. The question is answered fully.
Almost There

Paper strays slightly from topic. The paper answers most, but not all, of the aspects of the question.
Needs Improvement

Paper is off topic. The paper does not answer the question very well or answers other questions, not related to the topic.
Organization

Good

Paper is in proper sequence with a strong beginning, middle, and end. Paper includes strong transitions. All details fit.
Almost There

Paper is in proper sequence with a beginning, middle, and end. All details fit. Paper has few transitions.
Needs Improvement

Paper is lacking proper sequence or transitions. Paper may include details that do not fit.
Word Choice

Good

I use powerful words, original expression, varied vocabulary, and imagery/figurative language to write my paper.
Almost There

I use at least two of the following: powerful words, original expression, varied vocabulary, and imagery/figurative language to write my paper.
Needs Improvement

I use ordinary vocabulary/words to write my paper.
Sentence Fluency

Good

My paper flows when read aloud. One sentence flows into the next. I have control of and use varied sentence structures and patterns.
Almost There

I have control of and use varied sentence structures and patterns, but my paper does not flow.
Needs Improvement

Complete sentences are not used or sentences are choppy and sound unnatural.
Conventions

Good

Grammar, punctuation, and spelling are correct. NO ERRORS.
Almost There

Grammar, punctuation, and spelling are mostly correct. FEW ERRORS.
Needs Improvement

Grammar, punctuation, and spelling are incorrect. MANY ERRORS.
Writing Process

Good

Rubric, notes, edited rough draft and final draft are present.
Almost There

One part of the writing process is missing.
Needs Improvement

Several parts of the writing process are not present.
Resources/References

Good

Resources are cited correctly and at least four are used.
Almost There

Resources are cited, but are not correct. Only 2 or 3 resources are used.
Needs Improvement

Only 1 or 2 resources are used.
Varied sources

Good

Student uses a combination of primary and secondary sources, as well as, print and electronic sources.
Almost There

Students use predominantly one kind of source in their references.
Needs Improvement

Students only use one resource and they do not vary their sources.
Bias/Fact/Opinion

Good

Paper is not biased. Student keeps most of their opinion out of the paper. Paper is mostly fact.
Almost There

Paper is slightly biased and contains some opinion and some fact.
Needs Improvement

Paper is very biased, contains mostly opinion and little fact.




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