Name______________________
Writing Rubric
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- clear & focused
- holds the reader’s attention
Organization:
- order, structure, & transitions makes sense
- moves the reader through the text with no confusion
Voice:
- connects to the audience
- the purpose is understood
Word Choice:
- precise, colorful, and/or powerful words used
- words are used accurately
Sentence Fluency:
- sentences are well-built, strong, & varied
Conventions:
- spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization are
used correctly
Presentation:
- typed or hand written with neat, readable font
- a title and author are both included
______ / ______ points
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