Grade 5 Rubric for Information

Writing
Exceeding Standard
(4)

At Standard
(3)

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Topic

Begins with a compelling

Clearly states a topic
introduction which asks a
centered on a big idea.
thought provoking focus
question centered on a big
idea.
The information is logically
The information is
ordered into multiple
organized into multiple
paragraphs identified by
paragraphs identified
subheadings to strengthen the
by subheadings.
big idea and or focus question.
The information is accurate;
The information is
from at least 3 relevant
accurate; from at least
references that supports the
2 relevant references
big idea and or focus question.
that supports the big
It must come from a variety of
idea and or focus
Provides a compelling
Provides a concluding
concluding paragraph that
statement or section
leads the reader to take action
that restates big idea
and or create a sense of
and or focus question.
empathy towards the big idea
Uses complex and compound
Uses a majority of
sentences that use precise
complex sentences that
language as well as domain
includes domain
specific vocabulary supported
specific vocabulary.
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Common

Approaching
Standard
(2)
States a vague topic

Below
Standard
(1)
Does not state a

not centered on a big

idea and or focus
question.

specific topic.

The information is
grouped by similar
topics; however, it may
not be written in
multiple paragraphs.
The information is from
at least 1 reference and
attempts to support the
big idea and or focus
question.
Provides a concluding
statement or section
that does not support
the big idea and or may
feel abrupt or
Uses a majority of
simple sentences that
include general specific
vocabulary.

The information is
written in no particular
order and may or may
not be related to the
big idea and or focus
The information is not
related and irrelevant.

No concluding
statement or section
provided.
Uses a majority of
incomplete simple
sentences.
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