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WRMS Writing Rubric

WRMS Math: Integers-EM

Rubric Code: K796A9

By sbergman

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Subject: Education

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Organization
	4 Proficient with Distinction 4 pts	3 Proficient 3 pts	2 Slightly Below Proficient 2 pts	1 Significantly Below Proficient 1 pts
Title 4 pts	4 Title adds to the piece	3 Title is related and illustrative of the piece	2 Title is related to content	1 Title is unrelated
Introduction 4 pts	4 Introduction grabs the readers interest	3 Introduction is focused	2 Introduction states what the piece is about	1 Introduction is unfocused
Structure Transitions 4 pts	4 Clear structure-transitions are effective	3 Clear structure-transitions are apparent	2 Structure is not clear due to lack of transitions	1 Structure is unclear
Sentence Structure 4 pts	4 Sentence structure is varied	3 Sentence structure is appropriate to the piece	2 Sentence structure has some variety	1 Sentence structure is not varied
Conclusion 4 pts	4 Conclusion is focused and may include a clincher	3 Conclusion repeats introduction	2 Conclusion is unclear	1 Conclusion is not made
Content
	4 Proficient with Distinction 4 pts	3 Proficient 3 pts	2 Slightly Below Proficient 2 pts	1 Significantly Below Proficient 1 pts
Evidence 4 pts	4 Theme/topic has sufficient quotes and/or examples	3 Theme/topic has some quotes and/or examples	2 General mention to the topic/theme	1 No focus on topic
Paragraphs 4 pts	4 Each paragraph contains examples with clear and reasonable evidence	3 Each paragraphs contains examples with some analysis	2 Limited use of examples or analysis	1 No examples to offer support
Vocabulary 4 pts	4 Vocabulary is content specific and appropriate for topic, grade level, and audience	3 Appropriate vocabulary is evident	2 Appropriate vocabulary is evident, but the effect is minimal	1 Vocabulary is not appropriate to the topic or hinders the desired effect of the piece
Style
	4 Proficient with Distinction 4 pts	3 Proficient 3 pts	2 Slightly Below Proficient 2 pts	1 Significantly Below Proficient 1 pts
Feeling 4 pts	4 Carefully created phrases and sentences create a consistent feeling. Varied and precise language is purposeful and engaging.	3 Language and feeling improve the purpose. Word choice is precise and engages the reader.	2 Language and tone are correct to the purpose. Word choice is interesting but slips into simple language.	1 Language and tone are not correct to the task. Word choice is incorrect, not exact, and confusing.
Audience 4 pts	4 Sustained awareness of audience	3 Awareness of audience	2 Awareness of audience is basic focus	1 Little or no audience alertness
Voice 4 pts	4 Strong voice	3 Uniform voice	2 Inconsistent use of voice	1 Voice is not clear
Conventions
	4 Proficient with Distinction (N/A)	3 Proficient (N/A)	2 Slightly Below Proficient (N/A)	1 Significantly Below Proficient (N/A)
Conventions 4 pts	4 Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are used correctly throughout the piece	3 Most spelling capitalization, and punctuation are correct throughout the piece	2 Some spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors are throughout the piece	1 Many spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors are throughout the piece
Publish 4 pts	4 Piece is ready to publish with no grammatical errors	3 Very few grammatical revisions required before piece is ready to publish	2 Requires major grammatical revision	1 Requires the piece to be re-worked before considering publication

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