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Informational Writing 
Informational Writing
Rubric Code: YX2W732
By Sonialorenzi
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Subject: (General)  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Social Studies narrative writing/pr
  Level 1

1 pts

Level 2

2 pts

Level 3

3 pts

Level 4

4 pts

Focus

Level 1

My informational writing is too confusing, unfocused or too short. You do not show understanding of the task.
Level 2

My informational writing is somewhat developed and may occasionally lose focus. You show particial understanding of the task.
Level 3

My informational writing is mostly focused and developed throughout. You show an understanding of the task.
Level 4

My informational writing is clearly focused and developed throughout. You show clear understanding of the task.
Organization

Level 1

The informational writing is not organized well. The writing is unclear and difficult to understand!
Level 2

The informational writing is not very organized. The overall errors make it hard to understand.
Level 3

The informational writing is developed and is very organized. The order of your information does makes good sense. This paper can be read and understood with very few problems.
Level 4

The informational writing is well-developed and is very organized. You used transitions words well, and the order of your information makes good sense. This paper is easy to read and understand!
Development

Level 1

You gave very few details to support the topic. You do not demonstrate understanding of the purpose for writing this piece, and you do not show understanding of the information written.
Level 2

You give some details to support your topic. You do not demonstrate a strong understanding of the purpose for writing this piece, and you may not fully understand the information written.
Level 3

You show an appropriate amount of details to support your topic. You show a good understanding of the purpose for writing this piece, and you understand the information.
Level 4

You use plenty of details to support your topic. You show a clear understanding of the purpose for writing this piece, and you clearly understand the information.
Language and Vocabulary

Level 1

Informational writing has language that is confusing.
Level 2

Informational writing lacks temporal words.
Level 3

Informational writing uses adequate temporal words.
Level 4

Informational writing uses temporal words.
Conventions

Level 1

The informational writing is hard to follow because of frequent errors in usage spelling, capitalization, grammar, and/or punctuation.
Level 2

The informational writing has some errors in usage spelling, capitalization, grammar, and/or punctuation.
Level 3

The informational writing has few errors in usage spelling, capitalization, grammar, and/or punctuation but is completely understandable.
Level 4

The informational writing has correct spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation.






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