Second Grade Information/ Explanatory Writing Rubric
Does Not Meet (1) / Partially Meets (2) / Meets (3) / Exceeds (4)- Lacks topic sentence
- Weaves in and out of a topic
- Uses few to no facts or definitions
- Written information is copied
- Topic sentence is unclear
- Supporting sentences are missing or unrelated to topic
- Develops the topic with limited facts and definitions
- Some information is copied from source
- Begins with clear and interesting topic sentence that tells about the topic
- Groups related ideas
- Maintains consistent focus on the topic
- Writing includes relevant and supporting sentences using facts
- Shares information in own words
- Provides conclusion
- Meets all expectations set forth in Level 3
- Develops the topic skillfully with facts, definitions, and details
- Wanders off topic and does not return to topic
- Uses no linking words
- A few illegible words
- Details do not follow a logical order
- Attempts to use linking words to connect simplistic ideas
- Limited organization
- Contains detailed sentences related to the topic in logical order
- Uses linking words such as the following to connect ideas: also, another, and, more, but
- Meets all expectations set forth in Level 3
- Uses linking words and transitional phrases effectively to connect ideas
- Uses incorrect word order
- Uses some incomplete sentences
- Uses adjectives and adverbs inappropriately or not at all
- Uses verb tenses and plural nouns incorrectly
- Uses periods, commas, question marks, or exclamation marks incorrectly or not at all
- Has many capitalization errors
- Most words spelled incorrectly or excessive errors interfere with readability
- Uses mostly correct word order
- Uses mostly simple sentences
- Capitalizes correctly but not consistently (more than 3 errors)
- Uses periods, commas, question marks, or exclamation marks correctly some of the time (more than 3 errors)
- Uses some simple adjectives and adverbs appropriately
- Uses some regular verb tenses and common plural nouns correctly
- Has a few incomplete sentences
- Applies grade-level spelling rules and patterns; some errors and phonemic spelling interfere with readability
- Uses simple and compound sentences
- Uses adjectives and adverbs appropriately
- Uses verb tenses and plural nouns correctly, including some irregular forms
- Uses commas, apostrophes, and end punctuation correctly most of the time **
- Capitalizes correctly and consistently with minor errors **
- Spells frequently used and some irregular words correctly **
- Applies grade-level spelling rules and patterns correctly with few errors
- Meets all expectations set forth in Level 3
- Uses a variation of simple, compound, and complex sentences
- Uses a variety of adjectives and adverbs strategically
- Uses verb tenses and plural nouns correctly, including irregular forms
- Consistently uses periods and question marks correctly
- Uses commas in areas other than a series or date
- Uses quotation marks correctly when applicable
- Spells most words correctly