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Informative Writing Rubric Informative Writing Rubric Information Texts: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2b Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2c Use linking words and phrases to connect ideas within categories of information. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2d Rubric Code: JX4XA9X By kepiccioni Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Informational Writing
	Reader writes rave reviews 2 pts	Reader has a majority of info 1.5 pts	Reader has to look elsewhere 1 pts	Reader is confused by info 0.5 pts
Ideas	Reader writes rave reviews I have written clearly on the topic, it includes facts and details about the topic. I have included strong examples and facts that are completely developed. It shows that I fully understand the topic.<BR>	Reader has a majority of info My writing shows that I have an understanding of the topic.<BR> I have a at least 4 details with some description.	Reader has to look elsewhere My writing shows that I have some understanding of the topic, but I only included about 2 facts or examples, and I did not describe the details.<BR>	Reader is confused by info My writing doesn't show that I understand the topic, because I didn't give any meaningful facts or examples.
Organization	Reader writes rave reviews I have a clear topic sentence, with supporting details, and a closing sentence for each paragraph. I elaborated on the topic. I have written the most important information first. I included a developed conclusion.	Reader has a majority of info My writing is organized with a topic sentence, but has little supporting details. Information is not in order from most important to least important. I included a conclusion.	Reader has to look elsewhere My writing shows that I tried to organize my ideas, but it's missing one of the elements - <BR> topic sentence, supporting details, <BR> or <BR> *conclusion.	Reader is confused by info My writing isn't organized in a meaningful way and the reader gets confused.
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar	Reader writes rave reviews I made no errors in capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling. I wrote the subject and verb tense correctly. I used adjectives and adverbs in my writing.	Reader has a majority of info I made a few errors in capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling. The errors do not make my paper hard to read. Some mistakes in subject and verb agreement. I used some adjectives and adverbs when describing the facts. <BR>	Reader has to look elsewhere I made many errors in capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling. The errors I made on my paper make it hard to read. I didn't use subject and verb tense correctly. I didn't use adjectives to describe the facts.<BR>	Reader is confused by info There are many mistakes in capitalization, punctuation, and/or spelling.<BR> My paper is messy and hard to read.
Language and Vocabulary	Reader writes rave reviews My writing is in my own words. I used horticulture vocabulary words to make my writing interesting and factual.	Reader has a majority of info My writing is in my own words. I used some horticulture vocabulary words to make my writing interesting and factual.	Reader has to look elsewhere My writing is partly in my own words but I copied some parts from other sources. My writing is not very interesting and doesn't use specific vocabulary.	Reader is confused by info My writing is not in my own words. I did not use any horticulture vocabulary words and my ideas are confusing and unclear.
Creativity	Reader writes rave reviews The blog post is captivating and I cant wait to read your next articles. The pictures were attractive and clear	Reader has a majority of info The blog held my attention and I enjoyed the pictures	Reader has to look elsewhere Either the information was not as informative as I needed it to be and/or the picture was not helpful	Reader is confused by info I am really confused and stopped reading your blog

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Information and All-about

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English

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Writing

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