Student Friendly WIDA Writing Rubric, Grades 3-5

Student Friendly WIDA Writing Rubric, grades 3-5

Level / Linguistic Complexity
* How much can you write?
* Are my sentences grammatically correct?
* Is your writing on topic and in a logical order? / Vocabulary Usage
* What type of words do you use? / Language Control
* Does your writing have correct conventions?
* Does your writing make sense?
6
reaching / * Writer constructs one or more paragraphs that are grammatically correct, on topic, and contain details that support the topic.
* Writer uses transition words to connect ideas.
5
bridging / * Writer uses a variety of sentence lengths to form an organized paragraph.
* Writer uses some transition words and joining words to connect ideas. / * Writer uses singular and plural word forms correctly, as well as subject-verb agreement.
4
expanding / * Writer uses a variety of sentence lengths.
* Writer uses details.
* Writer’s ideas are clear and organized. / Writer’s punctuation is improving. His/Her sentences are easier to understand.
3
developing / * Writer shows his/her idea using simple and expanded sentences.
* Writer shows some detail.
* Writer uses some grammatically correct words.
* Writing is organized. / * Writer uses more subject words. / * Writer uses many of his/her own words.
2
beginning / * Writer shows his/her idea using phrases and short sentences.
* Writer can copy sentences to show his/her idea. / * Writer uses some common or everyday words.
* Writer tries to use subject words. / * Writer uses picture prompts or sentence starters.
* Writer uses word banks.
* I used some of my own words.
1
entering / * Writer shows his/her idea using one word or a few words.
* Writer can copy words or sentences to show his/her idea. / * Writer uses only common or everyday words.
* Writer does not use subject words. / * Writer uses word banks.
* Writer uses sentence starters.
* Writer uses picture prompts.
* Writer uses cloze prompts.
* Writer uses some of his/her own words.

3/9/15 MATSOL LIS meeting workContributors:Laura WyldKarin ConradGretchen Eldridge Megan Lawles Chris Luczkow Tricia Bowers