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Creative Writing/English Rubric

A rubric to use for grading creative writing assignments in English.

Rubric Code: XX4A9AA

By meirab

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Creative Writing
	Advanced 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Nearing Proficient 2 pts	Not Proficient 1 pts
Spelling and Grammar	Advanced Proper use of spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout the writing assignment.	Proficient There are a few spelling and grammar errors, however it does not take away from the overall quality of the writing assignment.	Nearing Proficient Poor spelling and grammar muddle the overall effectiveness of this piece.	Not Proficient There are so many spelling and grammar errors that it is difficult to comprehend the meaning.
Word Choice	Advanced Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work.	Proficient Strong words and descriptions throughout. Many words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work.	Nearing Proficient Some strong words and descriptions. Some above average word choices however, many words are used inappropriately.	Not Proficient Poor word choice and descriptions throughout. Elementary word choices and many words misused.
Paragraph Structure	Advanced There are strong paragraphs with introductory and conclusive sentences, Paper is at least one page or more in length. Sentence structure is often varied.	Proficient Mostly strong paragraphs with introductory and conclusive sentences.	Nearing Proficient An obvious attempt to create good structure but is not a complete page or lacks some of the introductory or conclusive sentences.	Not Proficient No attempt to complete paragraphs correctly.
Organization and Development	Advanced Excellent idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	Proficient Good idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	Nearing Proficient Some idea creativity. Attempted organization and use of some supporting details evident in the work.	Not Proficient No creativity, poor organization and no attempt to supply supporting details.
Demonstrated Knowledge	Advanced Excellent Shows complete understanding and intent of the creative writing assignment.	Proficient Good Shows substantial understanding and intent of the creative writing assignment.	Nearing Proficient Fair Response shows some understanding and intent of the creative writing assignment.	Not Proficient Poor Response shows a complete lack of understanding and intent for the creative writing assignment.