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

Good (G):

• 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."