5Th Grade Writing Rubric

5th Grade Writing Rubric
Ideas & Content (Ideas) / Organization / Style (Voice, Word Choice, Fluency) / Language Conventions
6 Exceeds Stds. 5Exceeds Stds. / Stays on the topic (Does not ramble or repeat) / Shows understanding of multiple paragraph form / Includes dynamic, vivid or challenging words, enhancing meaning and clarifying understanding / Few or no errors in capitalization / 4
Includes main idea(s) with 4 or more well developed supporting details / Has an engaging introduction with a topic sentence and satisfying conclusion / Uses original, unique, authoritative and/or interesting voice / Few or no errors in punctuation
Contains in depth information and exceptionally supporting details, that are fully developed / Has a clear sequence that enhances meaning with a beginning, middle, and end / Uses purposeful and varied sentence beginnings which add variety and energy / Few or no errors in subject and verb agreement
In literary responses, elaboration needs to include examples from the text.
Creates clear/vivid images for reader that go beyond the obvious or predictable / Uses effective, varied and thoughtful transitions between sentences and paragraphs / Has complete, complex sentences varying in length and structure Uses literary devices very effectively Has exceptionally fluent writing
Stays on the topic (Does not ramble or repeat) / Shows understanding of multiple paragraph form / Includes dynamic, vivid or challenging words / Few or no errors in the spelling of grade-level-appropriate words
Includes main idea(s) with 4 or more well developed supporting details / Has an inviting introduction with a topic sentence and conclusion / Uses original, unique, authoritative and/or interesting voice / Few or no run-on sentences or sentence fragments
In literary responses, elaboration needs to include examples from the text.
Creates clear/vivid images for reader / Has a clear sequence with a beginning, middle, and end
Uses effective and varied transitions in sentences and paragraphs / Has complex sentences
Uses literary devices effectively Has fluent writing / Indention of paragraphs all of the time
4 Meets Stds. / Stays on the topic (Does not ramble or repeat) / Show understanding of multiple paragraph form / Includes some interesting words / Most capitalization is correct Indention of paragraphs all of the time / 3
Includes main idea(s) with 3 or more supporting details with developed elaboration / Has an effective introduction with topic sentence Has a clear sequence with a beginning, middle, and end / Attempts the use of literary devices / Most sentences contain correct punctuation Most sentences use appropriate verb tense
Creates images for the reader / Uses effective transitions between sentences and paragraphs Has an effective conclusion that summarizes ideas / Uses original, unique, authoritative and/or interesting voice / Most sentences have correct subject and verb agreement
In literary responses, elaboration needs to include examples from the text. / Has an effective conclusion that summarizes ideas / Attempts complete, complex sentences Has fluent writing / Most grade-level words are spelled correctly Writing has few or none run-on sentences or sentence fragments
3 Below Stds. / Stays mostly on the topic (Seldom rambles/repeats)
Includes main idea(s) with 2 or more supporting details with some elaboration
In literary responses, elaboration needs to include examples from the text. / Shows understanding of multiple paragraph form
Has an identifiable introduction and conclusion
Has a logical progression of main ideas and supporting details--has a beginning, middle, and end
Attempts transitions between sent. and par. / Uses basic vocabulary appropriately
Uses simple sentences effectively
Attempts the use of literary devices Demonstrates an awareness of audience / Some capitalization is correct
Some sentences have correct punctuation
Some sentences have correct subject and verb agreement
Some grade-level-appropriate words spelled correctly
Writing may have some run-on sentences or sentence fragments
Indention of paragraphs most of the time
Writing may have run-on sentences or sentence fragments / 2
2 Below / Stays somewhat focused on the topic (Rambling and/or repeating information) / Shows some understanding of paragraphs forms by organizing related ideas together / Uses basic vocabulary appropriately most of the time
Includes some ideas with relevant details with minimal elaboration / Lacks introduction and/or conclusion / Demonstrates little awareness of audience
In literary responses, elaboration needs to include examples from the text. / Has two of the elements beginning, middle, or end
Attempts few transitions / Uses simple sentences effectively
1 Below / Stays minimally focused on topic (Has unrelated, fragmented, or unfinished details) / Does not attempt paragraph form
Lacks introduction and/or conclusion
Has limited sequence of events (May include only one of the elements: beginning, middle, or end)
Attempts no transitions / Uses limited basic vocabulary, uses some words inappropriately
Attempts simple sentences
Demonstrates little or no awareness of audience / Many errors in capitalization Punctuation is missing or incorrect
Many errors in subject and verb agreement Many errors in the spelling
Writing has many run-on sentences or fragments
Indention of paragraphs is non-existent / 1