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Basic Writing Rubric: Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling 
Assessment of a piece of writing with a focus on grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling and sentence structure.
Rubric Code: N234B42
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Score

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Grammar, Sentence Structure

Good

Every sentence has a subject (noun) and predicate (verb) and makes a complete thought. (0-1 grammatical errors).
Fair

Most sentences have a subject (noun) and predicate (verb) and make a complete thought. (2-3 grammatical errors.)
Poor

Some sentences have a subject (noun) and predicate (verb) and makes a complete thought. (4 or more grammatical errors.)
Score
Punctuation/Capitalization

Good

Beginning of all sentences are capitalized. All "I" are capitalized. All sentences end with a punctuation mark. All proper nouns are capitalized. (0-2 mistakes)
Fair

Beginning of most sentences are capitalized. Most "I" are capitalized. Most sentences end with a punctuation mark. Most proper nouns are capitalized. (3-4 mistakes)
Poor

Beginning of some sentences are capitalized. Some "I" are capitalized. Some sentences end with a punctuation mark. Some proper nouns are capitalized. (5 or more mistakes)
Score
Makes Sense/Good Fluency

Good

Easy to understand.
Writing flows and keeps reader engaged.
Fair

Has a few errors which cause confusion.
Poor

Poor fluency.
Hard to understand.
Score
There, Their and They're

Good

Correct use of there, their and they're. No mistakes.
Fair

Somewhat correct use of there, their and they're. 1-2 mistakes.
Poor

Incorrect use of there, their and they're. 3-4 mistakes.
Score
Spelling, Word Use

Good

No spelling errors.
Has used a wide vocabulary throughout.
Fair

1-2 spelling errors.
Has attempted a variety of words.
Poor

3 or more spelling errors.
Has used a limited vocabulary.
Score
Precise Language

Good

No use of the forbidden words (ain't, good, bad, went, its, nice, got, get)
0-1 use of forbidden words.
Fair

Some use of the forbidden words (ain't, good, bad, went, its, nice, got, get) 2-3 uses of the forbidden words.
Poor

Multiple use of the forbidden words (ain't, good, bad, went, its, nice, got, get) 4 or more uses of the forbidden words.
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