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4th Grade Writing Rubric for Tall Tales

4th Grade Writing Rubric

4th Grade 6-trait narrative writing rubric

Rubric Code: QC2WB2

By Deborahgitto

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

4th Grade Writing Rubric
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Ideas/Content	4 Remains focused on a clear main idea Uses interesting details to support the main idea. Strongly reflects the characteristics of a tall tale genre. It is engaging and includes the use of hyperbole, similes and idioms	3 Remains focused on a main idea. Uses sufficient details to support the main idea. Reflects the characteristics of the tall tale genre. Conveys clear understanding of the topic. Is somewhat engaging and includes hyperbole , similes or idioms.	2 Generally focused on a main idea. Has limited or unrelated details. Somewhat reflects the characteristics of the tall tale genre. Conveys limited understanding of the topic. Attempts to be engaging or attempts to include hyperbole, similes or idioms.	1 Digresses from main idea. Has missing or irrelevant details Lacks understanding of the tall tale genre. Lacks understanding of the topic. No attempts of the author engaging Fails to include hyperbole, similes, or idioms
Organization	4 Includes an inviting opening. Sequence is logical and effective. Has strong, embedded transitions. Conveys a satisfying conclusion.	3 Includes recognizable opening. Sequence is logical. Has strong, natural transitions that extend beyond a bland "First...Next... Finally" Structure. Conveya s predictable conclusion.	2 Attempts an opening. Sequence is brief or limited. Attempts transitions, but most utilize bland or unimaginative structure. Attempts a conclusion.	1 Begins abruptly, or has no opening. Reflects no attempt to establish order Reflects no attempt at making transitions. Ends abruptly or has no conclusion.
Word Choice	4 Uses accurate, precise vocabulary specific to the purpose. Invokes lively verbs that lend power to the writing. Includes figurative language or striking words and phrases that linger.	3 Uses accurate, general vocabulary. Uses a mix of precise and general verbs. Uses familiar phrases with some striking words.	2 Uses general vocabulary Uses general verbs. Uses familiar words and phrases.	1 Uses inaacurate or vague vocabulary. Uses few active verbs, and verbs used are imprecise. Uses vague or inaccurate words and phrases.
Sentence Fluency	4 Contains sentences that vary in beginning, structure and length. Has cadence.	3 Contains some sentences that vary in beginning, structure and length. Is fluent	2 Contains limited sentences that vary in beginning structure and length. Is somewhat fluent.	1 Contains simple, repetitive sentence beginnings, structure and length. Has short, choppy sentences that bump the reader.
Conventions	4 Uses correct capitalization. Uses a variety of end and internal punctuation correctly (ex. apostrophes, question marks, commas) Writes with correct grammar and spelling	3 Uses correct capitalization most of the time. Uses correct end punctuation. Attempts to write with correct grammar and spelling	2 Uses inconsistent capitalization. Uses end punctuation inconsistently. Makes errors in grammar and spelling may interfere with meaning.	1 Uses incorrect capitalization. Uses incorrect end punctuation; or omits punctuation. Makes frequent errors in grammar and spelling. Makes frequent errors that impair readability.

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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