Second Grade Information/ Explanatory Writing Rubric

Second Grade Information/ Explanatory Writing Rubric

• 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