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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: X5XBW3

By fraoch_3

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Recount - grade 4
	Developing 1 pts	Beginning 2 pts	Bridging 3 pts	Expanding 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.	Beginning Introduction answers some of the Ws (who, what, where, when, why). The body of the recount explains the events in order.	Bridging -Introduction answers all of the Ws (who, what, where, when, why). -The body of the recount explains the events in order. -The conclusion details how the events ended.	Expanding --Introduction fully answers all of the Ws (who, what, where, when, why). -The body of the recount explains the events in order in detail. -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	Beginning -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	Bridging -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	Expanding -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	Beginning -Separates introduction from the body by writing two paragraphs	Bridging -Experiments with separating ideas in paragraphs	Expanding -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	Beginning -Punctuation is used at the end of sentences. -Capitalization is used at beginning of sentences. -Uses phonetic spellings for more difficult words	Bridging -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	Expanding -Applies a variety of punctuation with accuracy. -Capitalization is consistent. -Uses word wall or dictionary to spell with great accuracy.