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Writing Rubric 
Rubric for 5th grade writing
Rubric Code: Z4A9C6
By cminckler
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric 5th Grade Writing Rubric
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  Exceptional

8 pts

Meets Expectations

5 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Legibility/Presentation

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Exceptional

1. Written in neat cursive.
2. Has little to no marks on the paper.
Meets Expectations

1. Written in print.
2. Has a few marks on the paper.
Needs Improvement

1. Cannot read writing due handwriting beyond understanding.
2. Paper has many markings.
Language Usage

(grammar, spelling, mechanics)
Exceptional

Mastered the following:
1. Punctuation: endings, commas, apostrophes, quotation marks, semicolons
2. Age appropriate spelling supports readability (site-based)
3. Paragraphing
4. Subject/verb agreement
5. Modifiers (adjectives and adverbs)
Meets Expectations

Some consistency on the following:
1.Punctuation: endings, commas, apostrophes, quotation marks, semicolons
2. Age appropriate spelling supports readability (site-based)
3. Paragraphing
4. Subject/verb agreement
5. Modifiers (adjectives and adverbs)
Needs Improvement

No consistency on the following:
1.Punctuation: endings, commas, apostrophes, quotation marks, semicolons
2. Age appropriate spelling supports readability (site-based)
3. Paragraphing
4. Subject/verb agreement
5. Modifiers (adjectives and adverbs)
Style/Fluency

(word choice, vocabulary, sentence structure)
Exceptional

1. Has more than 6 complete sentences.
2. Use of at least 5 scientific terms.
Meets Expectations

1. At least 5 complete sentences.
2. Use of at least 3 scientific terms.
Needs Improvement

1. At least 2 complete sentences.
2. Use of at least 2 scientific terms.
Context/Organization

(focus, development, organization)
Exceptional

1. Clearly focuses on topic throughout the paper.
2. Provides main idea with supporting detail
3. Demonstrates organization:
a. Introduction/lead present
b. Ideas are organized
c. Effective conclusion/ending
d. Uses initial and embedded transitions accurately
4. Meets all requirements of the prompt
Meets Expectations

1. Topic is partially focused
2. Provides main idea. Details are brief and general
3. Demonstrates some organization
a. Intro/lead is minimally workable
b. Ideas may wander
c. Conclusion/ending
d. Transitions are list-like
4. Meets some of the prompt’s requirements
Needs Improvement

1. Off topic
2. Missing main idea and supportive details
3. Organization is absent
a. Missing introduction/lead
b. No attempt to establish order
c. No conclusion/ending
d. No transitions
4. Does not write to the prompt




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