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Mrs. O. Informative Project 2020

Informational writing includes non-fiction writing that describes, explains, informs, or summarizes ideas and content. The writing supports a statement based on research, observation, and/or experience. This writing piece is based on reading informational text. Students are informing the reader about their topic, which includes all components of an informative essay.

Rubric Code: M2W9X47

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Purpose of the Project Write an informative essay about given topic, which must include all components of an informative essay.
	Above Grade Standards 4 (N/A)	Meeting Grade Standards 3 (N/A)	Approaching Standards 2 (N/A)	Below Grade Standards 1 (N/A)
Purpose The project has a clear,focused purpose.The main impression/trait is clear.The Tone/Mood of the project is clear.	Above Grade Standards Writing contains background information that completely answers and supports the topic/main idea.	Meeting Grade Standards Writing contains background information that mostly answers and supports the topic/main idea.	Approaching Standards Writing attempts to provide background information that partially answers and supports the topic/main idea.	Below Grade Standards Writing does not contain background information, it fails to answer and support the topic/main idea.
Supporting Details/Evidence Writer follows prompts and includes evidence to support topic/main idea.	Above Grade Standards Writing includes evidence that completely supports the topic/main idea with many details, facts, or examples. Uses many sensory/concrete words and details that support the topic/main idea.	Meeting Grade Standards Writing includes evidence that mostly supports the topic/main idea with several details,facts,or examples. Uses some sensory/concrete words and details that support the topic/main idea.	Approaching Standards Writing includes minimal evidence that partially supports the topic/main idea. Uses minimal sensory or concrete words/details that support the topic/main idea.	Below Grade Standards Writing does not include evidence to support the topic/main idea. Does not use sensory or concrete words/details that support the topic/main idea.
Organization The internal structure is clear and logical. Solid introduction and conclusion.	Above Grade Standards Organization is clear and compelling. The project grabs the readers attention and gives clues about what is coming. Every detail adds more to the thesis. Supporting details are in the correct place. There is a strong conclusion.	Meeting Grade Standards Organization is clear. The project is strong and gives clues about what is coming. Most details add more to the thesis. Supporting details are in the correct place. There is a decent conclusion.	Approaching Standards Organization somewhat clear. The project is weak and does not give clues about what is coming. Details do not add more to the thesis. Supporting details are in the incorrect place. The conclusion is weak or missing.	Below Grade Standards Organization is unclear. The project is weak. Details are missing. Supporting details are missing. There is not a conclusion.
Voice The personal tone and flavor of the author's message. Sense of audience.	Above Grade Standards Really individual and powerful. Has personality and sounds different from anyone else. Expressive, engaging, and sincere. Writing has confidence and security. Shows strong sense of audience. Writing shows emotion; humor, honesty, suspense, or life.	Meeting Grade Standards Appropriate to audience and purpose. Writer behind the words comes through. Somewhat powerful and expressive. Evident commitment to topic.	Approaching Standards Voice may be inappropriate or non-existent. Writing seems mechanical. Inconsistent or formulaic personality. Writing tends to be stiff.	Below Grade Standards Writing is lifeless. No hint of the writer.
Word Choice Precision, effectiveness, and imagery	Above Grade Standards Precise, carefully chosen. Strong, fresh, vivid images. Descriptive, broad range of words. Word choices energize reader.	Meeting Grade Standards Language is functional and appropriate. Descriptions may be overdone at times. Words may be correct but mundane.	Approaching Standards Common words chosen. Monotonous often repetitious, sometimes inappropriate.	Below Grade Standards Limited range of vocabulary. Some vocabulary missed.
Writing Fluency Rhythm, flow and variety	Above Grade Standards High degree of craftsmanship. Effective variation in sentence patterns. Easy flow and rhythm.	Meeting Grade Standards Good degree of craftsmanship. Good variety in length and structure. Generally in control.	Approaching Standards Somewhat awkward constructions. Common simple pattern used. Several sentences begin the same way.	Below Grade Standards Difficult to follow or read aloud. Disjointed, confusing, rambling.
Conventions Follows expectations for spelling,grammar and punctuation.	Above Grade Standards All sentences are complete with very few (0-3) or no mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar.	Meeting Grade Standards Most sentences are complete with some (4-6) mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar.	Approaching Standards Some sentences are complete with repeated mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar.	Below Grade Standards Many incomplete sentences with many mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar making it difficult to read.
Creativity	Above Grade Standards The project shows the authors personality and a unique creativity with color and design.	Meeting Grade Standards The project shows some color and design.	Approaching Standards The project shows little color or thought to design.	Below Grade Standards No thought to the design or adding of color.

Keywords:

Informational Writing Project 2020

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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