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iRubric: STAAR Composition Rubric

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STAAR Composition Rubric Simplified version of the STAAR Composition rubric created by Gretchen Bernabei and modified by Terri Pennington. 12=98 11=94 10=90 9=88 8=84 7=80 6=78 5=74 4=70 3=68 2=64 1=60 Rubric Code: ZB2327 By Grogne Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Computers Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Grading Scale 12=98 11=94 10=90 9=88 8=84 7=80 6=78 5=74 4=70 3=68 2=64 1=60
	Wow! 4 pts	Ahh. 3 pts	Okay... 2 pts	Huh? 1 pts
Organization & Progression How clear is your writing? (Clarity and movement)	Wow! • Coherent/focused • Organizational strategies • Details well chosen	Ahh. • Logical connections • Effective details, well chosen • Organizational strategies visible	Okay... • Somewhat clear structure • Abrupt shifts • Connections not always clear	Huh? • Inappropriate or unclear structure • Unclear details • Confusing • Sentence-to-sentence progression not logical
Idea Development How deep does your writing go? (Follow-through of thesis)	Wow! • Thought-provoking • Completely focused • Details show literary devices • Unusual perspective • Ideas connected in interesting ways	Ahh. • Focused • Mixes generalities and specifics	Okay... • Surface level ideas • Somewhat focused	Huh? • Not much connection to prompt • Unfocused • General • Thin development
Use of Language & Conventions How well written is you piece? (Word choice, sentence boundaries, and conventions)	Wow! • Diction makes impact • Variety in sentences • Fluent use of every grammatical and rhetorical tool • . , ' ! ? - " "	Ahh. • Fluent sentences • Clear, precise vocabulary • Basic punctuation . , ' ! ?	Okay... • Vocabulary basic • Choppy but mostly correct. • Some minor disruptions to meaning • Can be read aloud with a little effort	Huh? • Confusing word choice • Uncontrolled sentences • Lots of misspellings • What punctuation? • Hard to read aloud