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Information Text Rubric
Information Texts: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
Rubric Code: X22AW6C
By JessicaCampbell
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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5 pts


4 pts


3 pts


2 pts

Ideas

5

I have written clearly on the topic, it includes facts about the description, Habitat, Diet, physical and structural adaptations. My paragraphs contain more than 5 facts to explain the topic. I have included relevant labelled diagrams and other visual information to make my information clearer.
4

My writing shows that I have an understanding of the topic.
I have included information about description, Habitat, Diet, physical and structural adaptations with 4 facts to explain the topic. I have included relevant labelled diagrams and visual images to make my information clearer.
3

My writing shows that I have some understanding of the topic, but I only included 3 facts which needed more explanation. I have covered all information about description, habitat, diet and 1 type of adaptation. I have used 2 images that are relevant to the information I am discussing.
2

Used less than 3 facts and not written in detail. images are irrelevant to the topic being discussed. Some components are missing (description, habitat, diet, adaptations)
Organisation

5

I have a clear topic sentence, with supporting details, and a closing sentence for each paragraph. I elaborated on the topic. I included a developed conclusion. My paragraphs have sub-headings and all information is relevant to the topic of the paragraph.
4

My writing is organised with or without a topic sentence. I included a conclusion. I have included sub-headings for paragraphs and all information is relevant to the topic of the paragraph.
3

My writing shows that I tried to organise my ideas. Attempts a conclusion.
Have used sub-headings and included relevant information under the heading, although some information should be under a different heading.
2

My writing isn't organised in a meaningful way and the reader gets confused.
sub-headings not used or used incorrectly.
not organised into paragraphs.
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar

5

I made no errors in capitalisation, punctuation, and/or spelling. I wrote the subject and verb tense correctly. I used adjectives and adverbs in my writing.
4

I made a few errors in capitalisation, punctuation, and/or spelling. The errors do not make my paper hard to read. Some mistakes in subject and verb agreement. I used some adjectives and adverbs when describing the facts.
3

I made many errors in capitalisation, punctuation, and/or spelling but writing was still clear. I didn't always use subject and verb tense correctly. I used basic adjectives to describe the facts.
2

There are many mistakes in capitalisation, punctuation, and/or spelling making meaning unclear.
My paper is messy and hard to read.
Language and Vocabulary

5

My writing is in my own words. I used sophisticated vocabulary to make my writing interesting, factual ad sound professional. I have used varied sentence structure.
4

My writing is in my own words. I used some sophisticated
vocabulary to make my writing interesting, factual and sound sophisticated.
3

My writing is partly in my own words but I copied some parts from other sources. My writing doesn't use specific vocabulary.
2

My writing is not in my own words. I did not use any Tier vocabulary words and my ideas are confusing and unclear.



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