iRubric: Creative Writing/Social Studies Rubric

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Creative Writing/Social Studies Rubric

A rubric to use for grading creative writing assignments in Social Studies.

Rubric Code: FX24W43

By jerriklewis1

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Public Rubric

Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Manifest Destiny
	Exceeds Standards 4 pts	Meets Standards 3 pts	Almost Meets Standards 2 pts	Does Not Meet Standards 1 pts
Spelling and Grammar	Exceeds Standards Proper use of spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the writing assignment.	Meets Standards There are a few spelling and grammar errors, however it does not take away from the overall quality of the writing assignment.	Almost Meets Standards Poor spelling and grammar muddle the overall effectiveness of this piece.	Does Not Meet Standards There are so many spelling and grammar errors that it is difficult to comprehend the meaning.
Word Choice	Exceeds Standards Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work.	Meets Standards Strong words and descriptions throughout. Many words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work.	Almost Meets Standards Some strong words and descriptions. Some above average word choices however, many words are used inappropriately.	Does Not Meet Standards Poor word choice and descriptions throughout. Elementary word choices and many words misused.
Paragraph Structure	Exceeds Standards There are strong paragraphs with introductory and conclusive sentences, Paper is at least one page or more in length. Sentence structure is often varied.	Meets Standards Mostly strong paragraphs with introductory and conclusive sentences.	Almost Meets Standards An obvious attempt to create good structure but is not a complete page or lacks some of the introductory or conclusive sentences.	Does Not Meet Standards No attempt to complete paragraphs correctly.
Organization and Development	Exceeds Standards Excellent idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	Meets Standards Good idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	Almost Meets Standards Some idea creativity. Attempted organization and use of some supporting details evident in the work.	Does Not Meet Standards No creativity, poor organization and no attempt to supply supporting details.
Demonstrated Knowledge	Exceeds Standards Excellent Shows complete understanding of the content area	Meets Standards Good Shows substantial understanding of the content area	Almost Meets Standards Fair Response shows some understanding of the content area	Does Not Meet Standards Poor Response shows a complete lack of understanding for the content area