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Nonfiction Book Writing Rubric

Task: As part of non-fiction study, students examined a number of interesting ways to present informational material. They read different types of non-fiction books. The students then researched information on a topic that interested them and developed a plan to present their research in a chapter of a nonfiction book.

Rubric Code: F24BB3B

By mhessel

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Nonfiction Book Writing Rubric
	3 Proficient (N/A)	2 Developing (N/A)	1 Insufficient Evidence (N/A)
Text Features	3 I used 6 or more of the following nonfiction text features: Table of contents, Headings, Subheadings, Fun facts, Labeling, Bold Print, Captions, Photographs, Illustrations, Diagrams, Glossary, Index, etc.	2 I used 4-5 of the following nonfiction text features: Table of contents, Headings, Subheadings, Fun facts, Labeling, Bold Print, Captions, Photographs, Illustrations, Diagrams, Glossary, Index, etc.	1 I used 3 or less of the following nonfiction text features: Table of contents, Headings, Subheadings, Fun facts, Labeling, Bold Print, Captions, Photographs, Illustrations, Diagrams, Glossary, Index, etc.
Organization	3 All the information in my chapter relates to the subject I am writing about. I have written in correctly constructed paragraphs which follow a logical order for my chapter.	2 The information relates to the all about subject I am writing about. I have mostly written in correctly constructed paragraphs which mostly follow a logical order.	1 I have little or no paragraphing, my information does not stay focused.
Use of Sources	3 I wrote about my topic by using information from multiple sources. Everything is in my own words or I properly used quotations.	2 I wrote about my topic by using information from a few sources. Everything is in my own words or I properly used quotations.	1 I wrote about my topic by using information from only one source. Everything was not written in my own words or I did not properly use quotations.
Mechanics and Grammar	3 I have correct grammar and minimal spelling mistakes. I used correct punctuation and capitalization.	2 I have some grammatical and/or my spelling mistakes. I sometimes used correct punctuation and capitalization.	1 I do not consistently have correct grammar and/or spelling. I rarely used punctuation and capitalization correctly in the writing
Revision	3 It is evident that I reread my piece and added in missing details, took out unnecessary or confusing details, answered all questions, and made sure there were no gaps.	2 It is evident that I reread my piece and added in missing details, took, answered questions, and made sure there were no gaps.	1 I reread my piece and made very few, if any changes.
Appearance & Effort	3 I took pride in my book. It is neat, clean, colorful and appealing to look at.	2 I completed my book well. I spent some time on my book, but I could have done a better job. My book is neat, clean and/ or colorful but not altogether there.	1 I rushed through my book. I didn't spend as much time on it as I should have. It is not as neat, clean and appealing as I would have liked.

Keywords:

Nonfiction Book

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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