Grade 2 Writing Rubric: ____________

4 (EX) 3 (ME) 2 (AP) 1 (BE)

 The writing is  The writing is
thoughtful and focused straightforward and
on a given topic. focused on a given
topic.
 Relevant supporting
details are included.  Relevant details are
included.
 The ideas are organized
in a logical way and  The ideas are logically
connecting words are organized, and simple
used accurately in connecting words and
complete sentences complete sentences are
within a paragraph. used within a
paragraph.
 Letters are formed
correctly, and capital  Correct letter formation
letters and punctuation and appropriate use of
are used correctly. capital letters and
punctuation are
 There are few spelling
apparent.
errors; only more
difficult words are  High frequency words
spelled phonetically. are spelled correctly
and more difficult
 The writing includes
words are spelled
specific descriptive
phonetically.
words that add interest.
 The writing includes
appropriate descriptive
words.
 The writing is limited  The message of the
and may include details writing is unclear
that are off-topic. and/or incomplete.
 The ideas are general  The ideas are vague
and may not be and/or unrelated to the
organized in a logical topic.
way.
 Communication is
 There are few, if any, simplistic and lacks
connecting words or organization.
they may be repetitive.
 Sentences are
 Sentences may be incomplete.
incomplete.
 There are errors in
 Errors in letter letter formation,
formation, capital capitalization, and
letters and punctuation punctuation.
may be apparent.
 Difficult words and
 Difficult words and high frequency words
high frequency words are spelled
may be spelled phonetically.
phonetically.
 Vocabulary is basic.
 Word choices are
limited unvaried.

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 Grade 3 Writing Rubric: ____________
4 (EX) 3 (ME) 2 (AP) 1 (BE)
 The writing is  The writing is  The writing has a main  The writing is off-topic
thoughtful and has a straightforward has a idea, but support for the or unclear.
clear main idea clear main idea, main idea is general
 The main idea is
supported by relevant supported by relevant and limited.
difficult to determine.
details. details.
 Ideas may be linked
 Ideas are poorly
 Ideas are linked and  Ideas are linked within with simple connecting
supported or
organized within the the paragraph(s) with words, though these
unconnected.
paragraph(s) using connecting words and may be repetitive.
connecting words and phrases.  Sentences are
 Sentences may be
phrases. incomplete or use
 Complete sentences are incomplete or use
incorrect punctuation
 Complete sentences used and contain incorrect punctuation
and capitalization.
include correct correct punctuation and and capitalization.
punctuation and capitalization.  The writing contains
 Inaccurate spelling,
capitalization and there inaccurate spelling,
 Grade-appropriate inappropriate word
is variety in sentence inappropriate word
words are spelled choices, or generalized
structure. choices and generalized
correctly. vocabulary may be
or repetitive
 The writing includes present.
 The writing includes vocabulary.
specific descriptive
appropriate descriptive
words that add variety
words to enhance
and interest.
communication.
 Few spelling errors are
present.

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