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General Writing Rubric 
8th Grade Writing Rubric
A General Rubric to evaluate writing
Rubric Code: KX3947X
By CGately
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Keep Trying

1 pts

You're Getting There

2 pts

You Got It!

3 pts

Awesome!

4 pts

Ideas

Keep Trying

Lacking specific details - too general/ordinary/too basic
You're Getting There

You have some details. There is some actions but no explanation. Rather bland details/difficulty visualizing
You Got It!

Specific details are used. One or two more may help the reader visualize the story and understand your idea better.
Awesome!

Interesting, specific details are used. Details help the reader visualize the action in the story.
Word Choice

Keep Trying

Lacking expressive language.
You're Getting There

Words are ordinary and lack creativeness. Creating a mental image from the words is difficult to do.
You Got It!

Some words are carefully chosen while others seem ordinary or misused. A clear picture is created.
Awesome!

Majority of words are carefully chosen to create vivid pictures and express clear feelings. All strong words are used correctly.
Sentence/Paragraph Fluency

Keep Trying

Run-ons and fragments are seen throughout the piece. Reading the sentences can be challenging.
You're Getting There

Sentences begin the same. Sentences are shorter and are simple in nature.
You Got It!

Most sentences follow the same pattern, but some variety. There is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.
Awesome!

Beginnings of sentences are varied and there is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.
Oranization

Keep Trying

The writing is unclear so that finding the beginning, middle and/or end is challenging. No transition words.
You're Getting There

The beginning, middle and end are harder to identify and one or more may be missing. Some missing and/or common/repetitive transition words.
You Got It!

The beginning, middle and end are obvious and easy to follow. They appear in a logical order and include the use of story transition words.
Awesome!

The piece begins with a hook or a lead that captures the reader's attention. The middle is logical and the end is appropriate and clear.
Mechanics/Grammar

Keep Trying

The writing contains more than 4 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The errors interfere with the story.
You're Getting There

The writing contains 3-4 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The errors may effect the story's meaning or message.
You Got It!

The writing contains 2-3 errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar-- but the errors do NOT interfere with the story.
Awesome!

The writing contains 0-2 errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage.




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