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Writing Rubric Writing Rubric Rubric for 5th grade writing Rubric Code: KX244C2 By momno1mcm Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: (General) Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

5th Grade Writing Rubric Descriptive Writing
	Exceptional 5 pts	Meets Expectations 3 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts
Legibility/Presentation Enter criteria description	Exceptional 1. Written in neat cursive. 2. Has little to no marks on the paper.	Meets Expectations 1. Written in print. 2. Has a few marks on the paper.	Needs Improvement 1. Cannot read writing due handwriting beyond understanding. 2. Paper has many markings.
Language Usage (grammar, spelling, mechanics)	Exceptional Mastered the following: 1. Punctuation: endings, commas, apostrophes, quotation marks, semicolons 2. Age appropriate spelling supports readability (site-based) 3. Paragraphing 4. Subject/verb agreement 5. Modifiers (adjectives and adverbs)	Meets Expectations Some consistency on the following: 1.Punctuation: endings, commas, apostrophes, quotation marks, semicolons 2. Age appropriate spelling supports readability (site-based) 3. Paragraphing 4. Subject/verb agreement 5. Modifiers (adjectives and adverbs)	Needs Improvement No consistency on the following: 1.Punctuation: endings, commas, apostrophes, quotation marks, semicolons 2. Age appropriate spelling supports readability (site-based) 3. Paragraphing 4. Subject/verb agreement 5. Modifiers (adjectives and adverbs)
Style/Fluency (word choice, vocabulary, sentence structure)	Exceptional 1. Has more than 6 complete sentences. 2. Uses a simile or metaphor.	Meets Expectations 1. At least 5 complete sentences. 2. Tries to use a simile or metaphor.	Needs Improvement 1. At least 2 complete sentences. 2. There is no simile or metaphor used in this essay.
Context/Organization (focus, development, organization)	Exceptional 1. Clearly focuses on topic throughout the paper. 2. Provides main idea with supporting details 3. Demonstrates organization: a. Introduction/lead present b. Ideas are organized c. Effective conclusion/ending 4. Meets all requirements of the prompt	Meets Expectations 1. Topic is partially focused 2. Provides main idea. Details are brief and general 3. Demonstrates some organization a. Intro/lead is minimally workable b. Ideas may wander c. Conclusion/ending d. Transitions are list-like 4. Meets some of the prompt’s requirements	Needs Improvement 1. Off topic 2. Missing main idea and supportive details 3. Organization is absent a. Missing introduction/lead b. No attempt to establish order c. No conclusion/ending d. No transitions 4. Does not write to the prompt