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Writing Rubric - Recount Writing Rubric - Recount This rubric is to measure the expectations of a grade 6 class for a basic recount essay. Rubric Code: AX3436A By ellismim Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Recount: grade 6
	Attempting 1 pts	Showing promise 2 pts	Excellent 3 pts
Communication	Attempting -the purpose is not clear -the writer's voice is not evident -same sentence stem is used repeatedly -does not give personal opinion	Showing promise -the purpose is clear -the writer's voice is clearly evident -several kinds of sentences are used -attempt at personal opinion	Excellent -the purpose is clear and effective -the writer's voice gives a sense of personality -style varies with different kinds of sentences -clearly states personal opinion
Organization	Attempting -shows little evidence of a beginning, a middle and an end -there is no evidence of paragraphs (the sentences are not related)	Showing promise -has a beginning, a middle and an end -there are short paragraphs, each containing a main idea and related details	Excellent -has a clear beginning, middle and end -has an active beginning -has a summarizing end
Use of vocabulary	Attempting -limited vocabulary Uses none or one time transition/connective word	Showing promise there is variety in the vocabulary -uses 2 time transition/connectives	Excellent uses 3 or more time transition/connective word extensive and engaging vocabulary powerful verbs and exciting adjectives
Conventions	Attempting -Poor formation of sentences. Capital letters/full stops not used correctly. -Tenses confused	Showing promise -Capital letters and full stops largely used correctly. -Largely uses past tense.	Excellent -Sentences all formed correctly with appropriate use of comma. -Paragraphing used correctly. Direct speech used with speech marks