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4/5 Grade Writing Rubric Figurative Language

4/5 Combo Grade 6-trait writing rubric with Figurative Language

Rubric Code: SX264X7

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

4/5 Grade Writing Rubric
	Exceeds Expectations 5 pts	Meets Expectations 4 pts	Below Expectations 3 pts	Needs Improvement 2 pts
Ideas/Content	Exceeds Expectations Remains focused on a clear main idea. Uses interesting details that engage the reader. Strongly reflects the characteristics of the genre. Presents insight or unique perspective of the topic.	Meets Expectations Remains focused on a main idea. Uses sufficient details to support the main idea. Reflects the characteristics of the genre. Conveys clear understanding of the topic.	Below Expectations Generally focused on a main idea. Has limited or unrelated details. Somewhat reflects the characteristics of the genre. Conveys limited understanding of the topic.	Needs Improvement Digresses from main idea. Has missing or irrelevant details. Lacks understanding of the genre. Lacks understanding of the topic.
Organization	Exceeds Expectations Includes an inviting opening. Sequence is logical and effective. Has strong, embedded transitions. Conveys a satisfying conclusion.	Meets Expectations Includes recognizable opening. Sequence is logical. Has strong, natural transitions that extend beyond a bland "First...Next... Finally" Structure. Conveys predictable conclusion.	Below Expectations Attempts an opening. Sequence is brief or limited. Attempts transitions, but most utilize bland or unimaginative structure. Attempts a conclusion.	Needs Improvement Begins abruptly, or has no opening. Reflects no attempt to establish order. Reflects no attempt at making transitions. Ends abruptly or has no conclusion.
Figurative Language	Exceeds Expectations Uses one example each of Simile, hyperbole, and a Metaphor using proper format. Clearly demonstrates understanding of Figurative language.	Meets Expectations Uses one example each of a Simile, hyperbole, and a Metaphor using proper format. Somewhat demonstrates understanding of Figurative language.	Below Expectations Uses at least 2 examples of Simile, hyperbole, or a Metaphor using proper format. Somewhat demonstrates understanding of Figurative language.	Needs Improvement Does not use Simile, hyperbole, and a Metaphor using proper format. Does not demonstrate understanding of figurative language.
Sentence Fluency	Exceeds Expectations Contains sentences that vary in beginning, structure and length. Is fluent.	Meets Expectations Contains some sentences that vary in beginning, structure and length. Is fluent,rarely writes in choppy or run-on sentences.	Below Expectations Contains limited sentences that vary in beginning structure and length. Is somewhat fluent, often writes in choppy or run-on sentences	Needs Improvement Contains simple, repetitive sentence beginnings, structure and length. Has short, choppy sentences that bump the reader, and/or sentences that run-on.
Voice	Exceeds Expectations Is lively and is designed to hold the reader's attention. Demonstrates clear and sensitive understanding of the audience.	Meets Expectations Is engaging and is designed to hold the reader's attention. Demonstrates understanding of the audience.	Below Expectations Is occasionally engaging. Demonstrates limited understanding of the audience.	Needs Improvement Is bland or uninvolved. Does not demonstrate an understanding of the audience.
Conventions	Exceeds Expectations Uses correct capitalization. Uses a variety of end and internal punctuation correctly (ex. apostrophes, question marks, commas) Writes with correct grammar and usage (subject/verb agreement, irregular noun forms, verb forms). Uses correct spelling even of more difficult words.	Meets Expectations Uses correct capitalization most of the time. Uses correct end punctuation. Attempts to write with correct grammar and usage; occasional errors do not distort meaning. Uses spelling that is usually correct, especially on common words.	Below Expectations Uses inconsistent capitalization. Uses end punctuation inconsistently. Makes errors in grammar and usage that may interfere with meaning. Misspells common words.	Needs Improvement Uses incorrect capitalization. Uses incorrect end punctuation; or omits punctuation. Makes frequent errors in grammar and usage that affect meaning. Makes frequent spelling errors that significantly impair readability.

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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