Informational Writing Rubric 5th grade
Criteria |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Process- I devoted time and effort to each part of the writing process: Pre-writing, notebook, Drafting, Revising, Editing, and Publishing
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All stages included
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Most stages included
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Some stages included
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Little evidence of stages included
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Content I have chosen to write about a particular topic and include related information. I have a clear, concise angle that is meaningful and incorporates what I’ve learned through researching and reading about a certain subject area. |
All elements included
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Most elements included
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Some elements included
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Few elements included |
Organization My writing has a clear topic. I have organized my writing into headings and subheadings that are relevant to my focus of study. |
Complete structure of the genre included |
Most of the structure of the genre included |
Some of the structure of the genre included |
Little evidence of the genre included
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Craft/Elaboration My writing contains relevant details and examples that are accurate and clear-cut. I explained all supporting details by using many important examples from non-fiction resources. Examples may include diagrams, tables, charts, and captions. |
Clearly evident through out the piece |
Evident in most of the piece |
Evident in some of the piece |
Little evidence in the piece |
Language Usage My writing is very engaging. My readers feel like I am talking to them. I included many transitional words.
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Clearly evident through out the piece |
Evident in most of the piece |
Evident in some of the piece |
Little evidence in the piece |
Mechanics My writing contains correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, complete complex sentences and correct use of capitalization. |
Almost all appropriate mechanics followed |
Most appropriate mechanics followed |
Some appropriate mechanics followed |
Little evidence of appropriate mechanics followed |