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Writing Rubric 
4th-5th grade writing rubric
Rubric Code: A8B7XC
By maspringer
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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This rubric is for writing.
  Excellent

I could use this as a model for other students.

5 pts

Average

This is what I expect to get from students.

4 pts

Developing

This almost meets expectations.

3 pts

Emerging

This is showing an attempt to meet expectations.

2 pts

Not Yet

This has failed to meet expectations.

1 pts

Ideas
5 pts

the main message
Excellent

Clear and focused. Holds the reader's attention.
Average

Reader is left in question about some things. Knows where the story is headed.
Developing

Starting to develop an idea. Reader is left with many questions
Emerging

Not sure what the main idea is. Very broad statements.
Not Yet

Not Clear of Idea
Organization
5 pts

the internal structure of the piece
Excellent

The central idea is showcased. The flow is smooth. Good pace not changing. Good transitions.
Average

The reader has 1 or 2 questions, but able to understand the story. Well paced needs stronger changing phrases.
Developing

The reader can move through the story with little struggle. Pace is controlled, but pace changes 1 or 2 times.
Emerging

Has a hard time reading the story. Not sure. The story is moving quickly, then slowly, not at a steady pace.
Not Yet

Not sure where the story is headed.
Voice
5 pts

the personal tone and flavor of the author's message
Excellent

Reader is invited into the writing.
Average

Mixed between being involved and standing by.
Developing

Not fully involved, but enough to connect with the reader.
Emerging

Starting to engage the reader, but still lacks involvement in the story
Not Yet

Writer is not sure of idea.
Not wanting to engage the reader.
Sentence Fluency
5 pts

the rhythm and flow of the language
Excellent

Uses different sentence styles. All sentences sound natural and are easy on-the-ear when read aloud. Each sentence is clear and has an obvious emphasis.
Average

Uses some different sentence styles. Almost all sentences sound natural and are easy-on-the-ear when read aloud, but a few are awkward or difficult to understand.
Developing

Sentences are structured, but little variety. Most sentences sound natural and are easy on-the-ear when read aloud, but several are awkward or difficult
to understand.
Emerging

No variety in sentences.
The sentences are difficult to read aloud
because they sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive, or difficult to understand.
Not Yet

Sentences are choppy.
Sentences begin the same way. Phrasing doesn't sound natural.
Word Choice
5 pts

the vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning
Excellent

Keeps the story interesting. Words enhance the meaning of the story. High Energy.
Average

Good Energy. Word variety is coming together.
Developing

Lacks energy. Has 1 or 2 strong moments. Uses everyday parts of speech.
Emerging

Low energy. Showing some variety in words.
Not Yet

Words have little meaning. Repeating phrases/words. No energy in writing.
Conventions
5 pts

the mechanical correctness
Excellent

Spelling is correct, grammar is correct , capitalization is correct.
Average

Small errors in spelling, grammar, and capitaliztaion
Developing

End punctuations is missing or wrong.
Most capitalization is correct. Grammar problems not serious.
Emerging

Many errors in 2 or more areas.
Not Yet

Many errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and paragraph structure areas.






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