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3rd Grade Compare and Contrast Writing Rubric

Student friendly 3rd Grade Compare and Contrast writing rubric

Rubric Code: YXX6748

By sabotaj00

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

3rd Grade Writing Rubric
	Wow! 4 pts	Great Job! 3 pts	Developing 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts
Science content & Vocabulary	Wow! Remains focused on the topic. Gives at least 4 physical properties for each object. Uses grade level and appropriate science vocabulary.	Great Job! Remains focused on the topic. Gives at least 3 physical properties for each object. Uses grade level and appropriate science vocabulary.	Developing Focused on the main idea at times. Gives 2 physical properties for each of the objects being compared. Vocabulary isn't being used or is being used incorrectly.	Needs Improvement Unfocused, lacks a main idea. Gives little to no information about the properties. Doesn't use science language.
Organization	Wow! Includes an inviting and interesting opening. Paragraphs are organized. Has a satisfying conclusion.	Great Job! Includes an opening. Paragraphs are somewhat organized Has a conclusion.	Developing Attempts an opening. Paragraph order is confusing. Attempts a conclusion.	Needs Improvement Begins abruptly, or has no opening. Story order is confusing to the reader. Ends abruptly or has no conclusion.
Word Choice	Wow! Uses various key compare and contrast words or phrases for every sentence.	Great Job! Uses key compare and contrast words or phrases in every sentence, but does not vary.	Developing Uses at least two compare and contrast words or phrases throughout the entire paragraph.	Needs Improvement Only uses a single compare or contrast key word or phrase throughout the entire paragraph.
Conventions	Wow! Uses correct capitalization, spelling and punctuation.	Great Job! Uses correct capitalization, spelling, and punctuation most of the time.	Developing Uses inconsistent capitalization and punctuation.<BR> <BR> Makes some spelling errors.	Needs Improvement Uses incorrect or no capitalization or punctuation. <BR> <BR> Makes frequent spelling errors.