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4th Grade Informational Essay 
4th Grade Informational Essay
Rubric Code: M23BCW3
By eor0328
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Informational Writing
 

Expert

1 pts


Apprentice

2 pts


Novice

3 pts


Excellent

4 pts

Main Idea

1

The main idea is not present or is unclear.
2

The main idea is present but does not restate the prompt.
3

The main idea is present and clearly written.
4

The main idea is a clear restating of the prompt.
Supporting details

1

The details do not support the main idea.
2

Writing contains two or more details that somewhat support the main idea. Follow up sentences do not support the main idea.
3

Writing contains three or more details that somewhat support the main idea. Follow up sentences provide little support.
4

Writing contains three or more details that clearly support the main idea. Follow up sentences provide additional support.
Conclusion

1

There is no conclusion.
2

There is an attempt at a conclusion but the main idea or ideas is unclear.
3

The conclusion is somewhat clear in summarizing the main idea and details.
4

The conclusion is clear in summarizing the main idea and details.
Science Content

1

Writing contains little or no accurate information or science vocabulary.
2

Writing has some accurate information and science vocabulary.
3

Writing has mostly accurate information and use of science vocabulary.
4

Writing is based on accurate information and uses science vocabulary.
Organization

1

Organization is poor, the reader has a difficult time staying engaged. Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
Paragraph transitions nonexistent.
2

Organization of paragraphs is not easy to follow.
Paragraph transitions need improvement.
3

Organization of the paragraphs are somewhat clear and easy to follow.
Some transitions are missing or need improvement.
4

Organization paragraphs is clear and easy to follow. Transitions are accurately used.
Sentence Structure and Lanuage

1

Sentences do not vary in structure, and language is unclear.
2

Sentences vary little structure. Writing contains only one type of sentence. Language is somewhat unclear.
3

Sentences vary in structure. Writing contains two or more types of sentences. Language is generally clear.
4

Sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. Writing contains three or more different types of sentences. Language is clear and precise.
Mechanics

1

Writing contains a substantial amount of grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors throughout.
2

Writing contains numerous grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
3

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are generally followed. There are very few spelling errors.
4

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. Spelling is correct.



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