iRubric: Upper Elementary Informational Writing Rubric

The topic was not clearly introduced in a topic sentence and/or a topic paragraph. Many paragraphs are missing a clear topic sentence or topic is not easily identified.

The topic was clearly introduced in a topic sentence and/or a topic paragraph. Most paragraphs have a clear topic sentence.
EO4.C.1.2.1
EO4.E.1.1.1

The topic was clearly introduced in a topic sentence and/or a topic paragraph. Each paragraph has a clear topic sentence.
EO5.C.1.2.1
EO5.E.1.1.1

Organizational structure that includes information grouped and connected logically with a concluding statement or section.

Organizational structure that includes information grouped and connected logically with a concluding statement or section. Links some of the ideas within and across categories of information.

Related information is grouped logically, linking ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases and clauses. Provides a concluding statement or section. Includes formatting when useful to aiding comprehension.
EO5.C.1.2.1
EO5.C.1.2.3
EO5.C.1.2.6
EO5.E.1.1.1
EO5.E.1.1.3
EO5.E.1.1.6

Demonstrates appropriate command of the conventions of standard English including: grammar,usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Many conventions are used incorrectly.

Demonstrates appropriate command of the conventions of standard English including: grammar,usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Most conventions are used correctly.

Demonstrates appropriate command of the conventions of standard English including: grammar,usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. All conventions are used correctly.