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Writing: Explanatory Writing
Writing: Descriptive writing
Create an explanatory text outlining how and why the stages in a life cycle of a frog occur.
Rubric Code:
C224588
By
hollyelyse
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Subject:
Education
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Descriptive writing
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Average
2 pts
Below Average
1 pts
Purpose
Excellent
Demonstrates they have a clear purpose for writing how and why the stages in a life cycle of a frog occur. Writes for an intended audience with purpose of educating them.
Good
Demonstrates they have a purpose for writing how and why the stages in a life cycle of a frog occur. Writes for an intended audience.
Average
Demonstrates they have a purpose and audience for writing how and why the stages in a life cycle of a frog occur. Sometimes has little direction with writing focus.
Below Average
Student has little purpose or direction with writing. Does not have an intended audience for writing.
Structure
Excellent
Explanation writing is very well structured in a cyclical format using paragraphs and correct punctuation. Clear and concise topic statement that defines the topic content.
Good
Explanation writing is well structured and follows a cyclical format. Uses correct punctuation with only minor formatting errors. Topic statement defines the topic content.
Average
Explanation writing is cyclical and explains content in structured order. Few errors with punctuation and formatting. Topic statement somewhat relates to topic content.
Below Average
Explanation is poorly structured with punctuation and formatting errors. Does not include topic statement.
Language Features
Excellent
Uses relevant, scientific and complex language features for text type. Draws from a broad vocabulary.
Incorporates the use of, noun and adjective groups/phrases and complex sentences.
Good
Uses relevant language and draws from a range of relevant, scientific and complex language features for text type. Attempts to use noun and adjective groups/phrases and complex sentences.
Average
Uses some descriptive and relevant language features for text type. Somewhat attempts to draw on teachings and use noun and adjective groups/phrases and complex sentences.
Below Average
Limited words and details were used in students' writing. Little attempt was made to use relevant and complex language.
Editing
Excellent
Writing has evidence of proofreading and carefully considered feedback from peers and teacher. There are no spelling and/or punctuation errors in the the student's passages.
Good
Writing has evidence of proofreading and considered feedback from peers and teacher. There are minor spelling and/or punctuation errors in the the student's passages.
Average
Writing has evidence of proofreading. There are few spelling and/or punctuation errors in the the student's passages.
Below Average
Little to no evidence of proofreading work. Fails to consider feedback from teacher and peers.
Presentation
Excellent
Clear and descriptive explanation. The reader can visualise exactly what is going on in the passages.
Writing shows evidence of student's own thinking and creativity. Diagrams are well constructed and thoughtfully embedded.
Good
Clear and descriptive explanation. Writing shows some evidence of student's thinking and creativity. Diagrams are well constructed and embedded.
Average
Somewhat clear and descriptive explanation.
Writing shows evidence of student's own thinking and creativity. Diagrams are included.
Below Average
Explanation is not clear and lacks direction. Diagrams are unclear or not included.
Reflection
Excellent
Thoughtful and attentive reflection on own writing. Demonstrates understanding of intended purpose and audience of writing. Analysis what went well and not so well with writing. Draws conclusions on how can improve next time.
Good
Good reflection on own writing. Demonstrates understanding of intended purpose and audience of writing. Analysis what went well and not so well with writing.
Average
Reflects on own writing. Demonstrates understanding of intended purpose and audience of writing. Attempts to address what went well and not so well with writing.
Below Average
Student did not attempt to reflect on writing.
Keywords:
Characters, Story Setting, Story Plot, Story Organization, Story Conventions
Subjects:
Education
Types:
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Writing
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