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Hurricane Rubric Rubric Code: N6A343 By ryeman69 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Hurricane Rubric
	Exceeds Standards 4 pts	Meets Standards 3 pts	Approaching Standards 2 pts	Below Standards 1 pts
Text Features	4 The student displays understanding of how to use the text features in nonfiction writing. The student can easily describe how the features in his or her writing help him or her understand the topic.	3 The student sometimes displays understanding of how to use the text features in nonfiction writing. At times, the student can describe how the features in his or her writing help him or her understand the text. The student displays some confusions.	2 The student rarely/never displays understanding of how to use the text features in nonfiction writing. The student cannot easily describe how the features in his or her writing help him or her understand the topic. The student displays confusions.	1 The student never displays understanding of how to use the text features in nonfiction writing. The student cannot easily describe how the features in his or her writing help him or her understand the topic. The student displays confusions.
Facts and Details	4 Has a depth of information; insightful Elaborates using a variety of revelant details, examples, quotes, ect. to support the focus	3 Has some authentic supporting details, definitions, facts that support the focus.	2 Some elaboration strategies are evident in writing. Ideas may not be fully elaborated or details may be insufficient to support the topic.	1 No details provided or attempts to add details to drawings or writing which may be random, inaccurate or irrelevent to the focus
Organization	4 Introduction, body and conclusion support focus. Uses several transitions appropriately to connect ideas.	3 Has overall coherence. Provides a concluding statement or section. Groups related ideas that support the focus. Uses transitions to connect ideas.	2 Introduction, body, and conclusion are evident, but lack clarity or coherence.	1 Attempts introduction, body and conclusion but one or more parts is missing.
Conventions of Standard English	4 Edits with support from peers or adults. Has few or no errors in grammar, word usage or mechanics as appropriate to grade level work.	3 Edits with support. Minor errors do not interfere with reader understanding (e.g. spelling, punctuation)	2 Edits with support from peers and adults. Uses grade-appropriate basic mechanics and spelling with some errors.	1 Uses below grade-level basic mechanics with frequent errors.