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Good Writing Trait: Written ConvP.ntions Rubric

Directions: Use this rubric to score a composition for Written Conventions.

Score Written Conventions

Are the sentences written Does the writing show correct

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correctly? punctuation, capitalization,
and spelling?
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The sentences are complete and correct. The writing is free of major errors in
Fragments are used on purpose to achieve punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
Wow! an effect.

Most of the sentences are complete and The writing has some errors in punctuation,
correct. capitalization, and spelling.

Few of the sentences are complete and The writing has many errors in punctuation,
correct, but the reader can understand the capitalization, and:.~pelling. ·
meaning.

Hmmm.

The sentences are not complete and The errors in punctuation, capitalization,
correct. The writing is difficult to read and and spelling make the writing difficult to
understand. read and understand. ·

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