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Writing Rubric - Recount for grade 4

This rubric is to measure the expectations in grade 4 for a simple recount.

Rubric Code: R683A3

By lynnsab

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Recount - grade 4
	Developing 1 pts	A Good Start 2 pts	Almost There! 3 pts	WOW! 4 pts
Organization	Developing Introduction does not give the reader important information through the 5Ws The body of the recount does not explain the events in order. There are few if any connecting words (first, then, next, after, etc.) used in the story.	A Good Start Introduction answers some of the Ws (who, what, where, when, why). The body of the recount explains the events in order. There are a few transition words (first, then, next, after, etc.) used in the story.	Almost There! -Introduction answers all of the Ws (who, what, where, when, why). -The body of the recount explains the events in order with the use of transition words. -The conclusion details how the events ended.	WOW! --Introduction fully answers all of the Ws (who, what, where, when, why). -The body of the recount explains the events in order in detail with the use of many transition words. -The conclusion details how the events ended.
Communication	Developing -The significance of the event is not clear -The writer's voice is not evident -Limited vocabulary -same sentence is used repeatedly	A Good Start -The significance of the event is somewhat clear -Some evidence of writer's voice -Some variety in the vocabulary -Some variety in sentences but also some repetition	Almost There! -The significance of the event is clear -The writier's voice is clearly evident -There is great variety in the vocabulary -Several kinds of sentences are used	WOW! -The significance of the event is clear and effective -The writer's voice gives a sense of personality -Extensive and engaging vocabulary -Style varies with different kinds of sentences
Paragraphs	Developing -Writes entire recount in one paragraph	A Good Start -Separated introduction from main body through the use of a paragraph.	Almost There! -Experiments with separating ideas in paragraphs	WOW! -Consistently starts new paragraphs when a new idea/event takes place.
Conventions	Developing -Punctuation is not used -Beginning of sentences, proper names are not capitalized. -Makes frequent errors in spelling	A Good Start -Punctuation is used at the end of sentences. -Capitalization is used at beginning of sentences. -Uses phonetic spellings for more difficult words	Almost There! -Experiments with a variety of punctuation is used (commas, full stops, exclamation marks, quotation marks) -Capitalization is consistent. -Uses word wall or dictionary to help with spelling	WOW! -Applies a variety of punctuation with accuracy. -Capitalization is consistent. -Uses word wall or dictionary to spell with great accuracy.

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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