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5th Grade Writing Rubric 
Middle School Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: A22679X
By ktwoody1
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Score Point 1

Little or no control; minimal attempt

1 pts

Score Point 2

Inconsistent control; the weaknesses outweigh the strengths

2 pts

Score Point 3

Reasonable control; some strengths and some weaknesses

3 pts

Score Point 4

Consistent, though not necessarily perfect, control: many strengths present

4 pts

Central Idea & Development

Score Point 1

• unclear or absent central idea

• shows a lack of understanding of the task

• Minimal/no development

• Information is irrelevant, inaccurate, minimal, confusing.

• If applicable, includes minimal or no evidence from the resource and/or evidence shows misunderstanding of the passage.
Score Point 2

• vague central idea

• shows a partial understanding of the task

• Evidence and ideas are not developed adequately (list-like).

• Some information may be irrelevant or inaccurate.

• If applicable, includes insufficient or no evidence from the resource OR only summarizes or paraphrases resource information.
Score Point 3

• clear central idea

• shows a general understanding of the task

• Evidence and ideas are developed adequately (may be uneven).

• Details are, for the most part, relevant and accurate.

• If applicable, includes sufficient and appropriate evidence from resource provided.
Score Point 4

• Sharply focused central idea

• Shows a complete understand of the task

• Evidence and ideas are developed thoroughly.

• Details are specific, relevant, and accurate.

• If applicable, includes ample, well-chosen evidence from the passage/chart/graph/diagram etc. to support central idea.
Organization & Fluency

Score Point 1

• Random order

• Simple sentences and no sentence variety

• Construction makes the response difficult to read.

• If applicable, no beginning or ending.

• If applicable, lack of transitions makes it difficult for the reader to move through the response
Score Point 2

• Attempt at organization

• Digresses, repetition

• Little or no variety in sentence length and structure.

• Awkward sentences may affect the fluidity of the reading.

• If applicable, weak beginning and ending

• If applicable, may lack transitions
Score Point 3

• Logical order allows reader to move through the composition.

• Generally easy to follow because of variety in sentence length, structure, and beginnings.

• If applicable, has a beginning and an ending

• If applicable, includes transitions
Score Point 4

• Evidence of planning and logical order allow reader to easily move through the composition.

• Fluid, very easy to follow, because of variety in sentence length, structure, and beginnings.

• If applicable, effective transitions

• If applicable, Clear beginning, middle, and ending contribute to the sense of wholeness.
Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation

Score Point 1

• The student response to the prompt demonstrates no command of the conventions of standard English.

• Frequent and varied errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage impede understanding.
Score Point 2

• The student response to the prompt demonstrates limited command of the conventions of standard English at an appropriate level of complexity.

• There may be errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage that often impede understanding.
Score Point 3

• The student response to the prompt demonstrates some command of the conventions of standard English at an appropriate level of complexity.

• There may be errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage that occasionally impede understanding, but the meaning is general clear.
Score Point 4

• The student response to the prompt demonstrates full command of the conventions of standard English at an appropriate level of complexity.

• There may be a few minor errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage, but meaning is clear.




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