NAME __________________________________ TOTAL SCORE = ______ (out of 12)

Sample Writing Rubric

1 = minimal 2 = adequate 3 = strong 4 = outstanding

Mechanics Many spelling, grammar, Some spelling and Few spelling and grammar Correct spelling, grammar,
and punctuation errors; grammar errors; most errors; correct and punctuation; complete
sentence fragments; sentences have punctuation; complete sentences; correct use of
incorrect use of punctuation and are sentences capitalization
capitalization complete; uses upper- and
lowercase

Ideas & Key words are not near Main idea or topic is in Good main idea or topic Interesting, well-stated
the beginning; no clear first sentence; semidefined sentence; main idea is main idea or topic
Content
topic; no beginning, topic; attempts beginning, fairly broad; has good sentence; uses logical plan
middle, and end; ideas are middle and end sections; beginning, middle, and with an effective
not ordered some order of main idea end sections; main idea beginning, middle, and
and details in sequence and details are sequential, end; good flow of ideas
as appropriate from topic sentence to
details in sequence

Peer Uncooperative, off task, Works with partner most Effectively works with Consistently and actively
unproductive of the time partner; participates in works with partner;
Interaction
discussions most of the contributes knowledge,
time opinions, and skills

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