Elementary Six-Point Scoring Rubric
(<=59) (60-69%) (70-74%)
(75-79%) (80-86%) (87-93%) (94-100%)
1
Beginning
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2
Emerging
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2.5
Developing
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3
Capable
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3.5
Experienced
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4
Exceptional
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Ideas
The meaning and development of the message
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Searching for a topic
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Limited information
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Vague details
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Random thoughts
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·
Hints at topic
·
Reader left with many
unanswered questions
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Sporadic details
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Glimmer of main point
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·
General topic
·
Reasonably clear ideas
·
Details present but not
precise
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Shows some specifics
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·
Topic fairly narrowed
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New ways of thinking about
topic attempted
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Credible details with some
support
·
Writer understands
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·
Narrow, manageable topic
·
Clear and focused; answers’
readers questions
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Relevant, accurate details
enrich theme
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Shows insight into topic
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·
Unique treatment of topic
·
In-depth understanding of
topic
·
Unusual details go beyond
the obvious
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Makes connections; shares
insights effectively
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Organization
The internal structure of the piece
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No lead or conclusion
·
Sequencing not present
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No awareness of pacing
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Hard to follow
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·
Ineffective lead and
conclusion
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Some sequencing apparent
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Pacing awkward
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Some attempt at structure
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·
Routine lead and conclusion
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More logical sequencing
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Pacing generally under
control
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Common structures detract
from content
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·
Effective lead and
conclusion
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Sequencing works well
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Well-controlled pacing
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Common structures have
smooth flow
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·
Inviting introduction and
satisfying conclusion
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Effective sequencing
·
Pacing is creative
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Structure begins to reveal
theme
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·
Introduction and conclusion
are unique but connected
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Masterful sequencing
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Artful pacing used for
stylistic effect
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Powerful purpose shows
commitment
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Voice
The way the writer brings the topic to life
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No concern for audience
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Lifeless and mechanical
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Flat or inappropriate
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Purpose not present
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·
Occasionally aware of
audience
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General statements require
reader interpretation
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Tries to engage
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Hints at purpose
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·
Writer begins to connect
with the reader
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Pleasing, yet “safe”
·
Write/reader connection fades
in and out
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Purpose inconsistent
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·
Writer occasionally
intrigues the reader
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Pleasing; takes risks
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Engages reader most of the
time
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Purpose consistent
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·
Interesting and informative
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Takes effective risks
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Reflects interest and
commitment in topic
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Purpose shows clarity and
understanding
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·
Compelling and engaging
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Writer goes out on a limb
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Displays ownership of the
topic
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Powerful purpose shows
commitment
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Word
Choice
The specific vocabulary the writer uses to
convey meaning
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Vocabulary is limited
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Simple words used
incorrectly
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No figurative language
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Words do not convey meaning
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·
Generally correct words; no
spice
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Language is functional
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Attempts at interesting
words
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Words convey general
meaning
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·
Some active verbs and
precise nouns
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A moment or two of sparkle
·
Experiments with figurative
language
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Words begin to enhance
meaning
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·
Effective and creative
verbs and nouns
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Wording mostly correct
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Accurate use of figurative
language
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Words begin to enhance
meaning
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·
Precision with words and
phrases
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Wording works effectively
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Figurative language is
effective
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Words and phrases create
picture
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·
Powerful, engaging, and
“just-right” words
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Wording is accurate and
precise
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Artful use of figurative
language
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Words and phrases create
lingering images
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Sentence
Fluency
The mechanical correctness of the piece
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·
Choppy, run on or
incomplete
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No “sentence sense”
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Oral reading is not
possible
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Repetitive beginnings
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Some simple sentences
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Occasional connecting word
use
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Oral reading difficult
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Attempts variation in
sentence beginnings
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·
Attempts compound and
complex sentences
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Sentences usually connect
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Parts invite oral reading
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Sentences begin in
different ways
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·
Begins to have easy flow
and rhythm
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Strong and varied structure
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Oral reading encourages
expression in places
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Sentences well crafted
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·
Rhythm and flow feel
natural
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Creative use of sentence
length and structure
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Invites expressive reading
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Sentences relate and build
upon one another
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Carefully honed cadences
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Exquisitely constructed
sentences
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Reading aloud is a breeze
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Sentences enhance meaning
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*Conventions
The mechanical correctness of the piece
For all work
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Spelling errors impede
readability
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Incorrect punctuations and
capitalization
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·
Spelling errors even on
easy words
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Errors on basic punctuation
and capitalization
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Some usage and grammar
errors
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Occasional use of
paragraphing
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·
Spelling generally correct
on basic words
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Routine punctuation and
capitalization
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Grammar errors infrequent
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Consistent paragraphing
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·
Few spelling errors even on
more difficult words
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Consistent use of
punctuation and capitalization
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Grammar and usage correct
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Correct use of paragraphing
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Spelling correct even on
more difficult words
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Accurate use of punctuation
and capitalization
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Standard grammar and usage
under control
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Sound and creative
paragraphing
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·
Uses unique spellings for
style
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Stylistic use of
punctuation/capitalization
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Grammar and usage
contribute to clarity and style
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Paragraphing is
stylistically effective
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*Presentation
The overall appearance of the work
For all work
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Handwriting unreadable
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Random spacing or lack of
spacing
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Poor use of white space
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Overall appearance
unacceptable
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·
Handwriting poor
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Some thought given to
spacing
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Attempts at margins and
headers
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Overall appearance
distracting
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Handwriting mostly readable
but inconsistent
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Attempts consistent spacing
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Margins and headers affective
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Overall appearance is
acceptable
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Legible handwriting
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Spacing improves clarity
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Experiments with graphic
elements
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Overall appearance shows
balance and proportion
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Handwriting is consistent
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Good balance of space and
text
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Effectively integrates
graphic elements
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Overall appearance makes it
easy to read
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Handwriting shows uniform
start spacing and letter formation
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White space and test work
in harmony
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Graphic elements and text
are synchronized and aligned
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Overall appearance is
pleasing
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