Writing Rubric

Independent/Proficient (I):

• title
• indent paragraph(s)
• topic sentence
• at least four supporting details
• ending sentence
• uses SEVERAL details and CLEARLY paints a picture in the mind of the reader
• no spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors
• no errors in grammar
• uses complete sentences and varies sentence lengths

Very Good Progress (V):

• title
• indent paragraph(s)
• topic sentence
• at least four supporting details
• ending sentence
• includes MANY details and creates a well-developed paragraph
• no or one spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors
• no or one error in grammar
• uses complete sentences and varies sentence lengths

Progressing (P):

• title
• indent paragraph(s)
• topic sentence
• at least four supporting details
• ending sentence
• includes SOME details and overall creates a fairly well-developed paragraph
• no or few spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors
• no or few errors in grammar
• generally uses simple sentence structure

Satisfactory (S):

• title
• indent paragraph(s)
• topic sentence
• at least four supporting details
• ending sentence
• no or few spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors
• creates a fairly well-developed paragraph
• no or few errors in grammar

*A student may still receive a grade of "satisfactory" if ONE of the following is found:

• no title
• paragraphs are not indented
• no topic sentence
• one supporting detail is missing
• no ending sentence
• may begin some sentences the same way (for example- My dog..., My dog..., My dog...)

The teacher will provide feedback and make suggestions for improving this assignment.

Needs Improvement (N):

• poorly focused on the topic
• ideas are unclear
• few details are given
• frequent use of fragments or run-on sentences
• sentences are difficult to understand
• frequent errors in grammar usage, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation make understanding difficult or impossible to understand

*Any student who receives a grade of "needs improvement" may redo the assignment and receive a grade of at least "satisfactory."