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Second-Fifth Grade Extended Expository Writing Rubric
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Idea Development
1. Inadequately addresses the topic; unrelated information included.
2. Ineffectively addresses the topic; little relevant information.
3. Partially addresses the topic; may contain extraneous information.
4. Adequately addresses the topic; may contain loosely related information.
5. Clearly addresses the topic; contains examples.
6. Clearly and insightfully addresses the topic; ample examples.
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Organization
1. Lacks coherence and seems disjointed.
2. Lacks a clear organized structure; an occasional organizational device is discernible.
3. An attempt has been made to organize the writing; the overall structure is inconsistent.
4. Organization is clear; order and structure are present, but formulaic.
5. Organization enhances the central idea and its development.
6. Order and structure are strong.
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Sentence Fluency
1. Writing is difficult to follow or to read aloud; sentences are incomplete and awkward.
2. Short sentences with some variation in structure are evident; forces the reader to reread.
3. Some variation in length and structure; lacks stylistic control and sounds unnatural.
4. Adequate variation in length and structure is evident.
5.Sentences are will crafted with a varied structure with a natural, fluent sound.
6. Highly effective sentences invite an expressive oral reading; there is a rhythm and flow.
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Conventions
1. Large number of errors; communication is impaired.
2. Many errors; commonly used words may be frequently misspelled.
3. Moderate number of errors; knowledge of punctuation and capitalization demonstrated.
4. Few errors; commonly used words are usually spelled correctly.
5. Very few errors; conventions are generally followed.
6. Almost no errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling.
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Word Choice
1. Words are used incorrectly; vague words and phrases.
2. Ineffective attempt at colorful language.
3. Attempts at colorful language; most words are correct and adequate.
4. Effective attempt using familiar phrases.
5. Words or phrases prompt connections, memories, reflective thoughts or insights.
6. Highly effective, precise, vivid, and clear language.
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Voice
1. Does not reach out to audience or to anticipate interests and needs.
2. Ineffectively reaches the audience.
3. Moments here and there amuse, surprise, or move the reader.
4. Adequately reaches the audience.
5. Tone and flavor fit the topic, purpose, and audience well.
6. Clearly and insightfully reaches and holds the reader’s attention.
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