iRubric: Chronological Order Writing rubric

Information is rarely focused on the topic.

Information is mostly focused on the topic.

Information is always focused on the topic.

Organizational pattern is not evident.

Organizational pattern is mostly evident.

Clear Chronological Order Organizational pattern is clearly evident at all times.

Little or no evidence of transitions.

Transitions are used but may not be varied; their use may be incorrect at times.

Varied transitions are used correctly throughout the paragraph.

Language is simple, repetitive, or imprecise.

A mixture of simple and interesting or descriptive language is used.

A sustained use of interesting or descriptive language exists.

Spelling and grammar errors are frequent and severe enough to distract the reader. Common words are often misspelled.

Spelling is generally correct. Occasional mistakes in spelling and/or grammar may exist, but they do not distract the reader.

Spelling and grammar is consistently correct. Errors may exist for words that are above grade level.

Capitalization mistakes are frequent. However, some basic capitalization may be correct.

Capitalization is generally correct. Occasional mistakes may exist.

Capitalization is consistently used correctly in a variety of contexts.