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Sentence Structure: Simple, Compound, Complex 
Sentence Structure: Simple, Compound, Complex
Students will be able to write clear and structurally accurate simple, compound, and complex sentences. They will show their understanding of these sentence types and use of varying conjunction words.
Rubric Code: P2X5525
By aholutia
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric SS: Simple , Compound,Sentence
Simple, Compound,
Complex sentences
  ACCOMPLISHED

Includes all of the components of simple, compound, and complex sentences.

4 pts

DEVELOPING

Includes most of the components of simple compound, and complex sentences.

3 pts

BEGINNING

Includes very few of the components of simple compound, and complex sentences.

2 pts

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

Includes none of the components of simple, compound, and complex sentences.

1 pts

Punctuation

Does the sentence contain the appropriate ending and other punctuation?
ACCOMPLISHED

The sentence contains the correct ending punctuation. Commas and other punctuation marks are used correctly
DEVELOPING

The sentence contains correct ending punctuation. There are 1-2 errors in comma and other punctuation marks.
BEGINNING

The sentence does not contain correct ending punctuation. There are 3-4 errors in comma and other punctuation marks.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

The sentence contains no ending punctuation. Commas and other punctuation marks are not used.
Sentence structure 1

Are simple, compound, or
complex sentence
structures used?
ACCOMPLISHED

Simple sentences are used correctly to express one independent thought. Compound sentences are used with appropriate conjunctions and correct punctuation. Complex sentences are used correctly with appropriate dependent and independent clauses. The sentence is punctuated correctly.
DEVELOPING

Compound sentences are used however there are 1-2 errors in conjunction and punctuation usage. Complex sentences are used but there 1-2 errors in the use of dependent and independent clauses.
BEGINNING

Compound sentences are used but there are 3-4 errors in conjunction and punctuation usage. Complex sentences are used but there 3-4 errors in the use of dependent and independent clauses.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

There are no compound or complex sentences.
Conjunction choices

Have a range of conjunctions been used?
ACCOMPLISHED

Conjunctions have been used with a variety of coordinate and subordinate conjunction words.
DEVELOPING

Conjunctions have been used with some variety of coordinate and subordinate conjunction words.
BEGINNING

Conjunctions have been used for either a compound or complex sentence.
Some conjunctions are not used correctly.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

There are many errors in the use of coordinate and subordinate conjunctions. The sentences often do not make sense.
Vocabulary choices

Does there seem to be choices made to use extended vocabulary in this writing piece?
ACCOMPLISHED

The vocabulary choices used help to express meaning, feeling and/or opinion.
The vocabulary choice makes sense in each sentence.
DEVELOPING

Vocabulary is used that help to express meaning, feeling and or opinion.
The vocabulary chosen sometimes makes sense for the sentence it exists in.
BEGINNING

Some attempts have been made to improve the level of vocabulary used in the sentences.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

There is limited evidence that shows vocabulary has been a consideration in this writing piece.
EVALUATION

Does the writer show understanding of sentences structures and their components?
ACCOMPLISHED

The writer is able to show a solid understanding of the way sentences are formed and uses appropriate types and techniques to form them.
DEVELOPING

The writer shows a good understanding of the way sentences are formed and can use appropriate types and techniques to form them.
The writer makes little error when doing so.
BEGINNING

The writer is showing some understanding of the way sentences are formed and can sometimes use appropriate types of sentences and techniques to form them.
The writer makes several errors when doing so.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

The writer requires a lot of assistance in their use of sentence types correctly. Further explicit targeting of sentence structures is required to move forward in this area of writing.



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  • sentence, sentences, simple, compound, complex, coordinate, subordinate,

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