Grade Six Common Writing Assessment Rubric 2014-2015 - Procedure
Inaccurately, Inadequately, Vaguely,
Ineffectively:
Simplistically, Basically, Partially,
Predictably, Generally
Appropriately, Clearly, Competently,
Consistently, Accurately:
Skillfully, Thoroughly, Insightfully,
Precisely, Convincingly, Critically:
Beginning
Approaching
Proficient
Mastery
Message
Structure
I write for an unclear purpose.
I write for a general purpose.
I write for a clear audience and
purpose.
I write in a way that engages my
audience and clarifies my purpose.
My essay has incomplete directions
with limited details.
My essay has simple directions with
few details.
My directions are clear and include
details that explain my topic.
My essay has thorough directions
explained with precise details.
My directions are partially organized
or confusing.
I have a partial or missing
introduction, body, and conclusion.
My directions have a basic organized
pattern.
I have paragraphs that include:
 A basic introduction that tells what
is to be explained
 A body with basic paragraph
structures
 A basic conclusion
My directions are logically organized.
My directions are precisely organized.
I have multiple paragraphs that include:
• An introduction that tells what is to
be explained and sparks interest in
the topic
 A body with skillfully constructed
paragraphs
• A concluding paragraph that sums up
the text and reinforces the topic
My word choice is precise
Author Craft
Conventions
My word choice is limited
My word choice is simplistic
I have multiple paragraphs that
include:
 An interesting introduction that
tells what is to be explained
 A body with competently
structured paragraphs
 A concluding paragraph that sums
up the whole text
My word choice is appropriate
I have confused use of transition
My transitions are basic
My transitions are effective
My transitions enhance the writing
I have limited use of varied sentence
structures
I inconsistently uses a variety of
sentence structures
I competently uses a variety of
sentence structures
I innovatively uses a variety of sentence
structures
Author voice is flat or stiff
Author voice hints at emotion and
commitment to topic, but it is not
clear
I inconsistently spell grade appropriate
words correctly.
Author voice shows emotion and
commitment to the topic
I consistently spell grade appropriate
words correctly.
Author voice engages the reader fully
and reflects the writer’s unique
personality
Words, grade appropriate and beyond,
are consistently spelled correctly.
My experimental spelling shows a
partial understanding of the principles
of word structure.
My experimental spelling shows an
understanding of the principles of
word structure.
My experimental spelling shows a deep
understanding of the principles of word
structure.
My punctuation and capitalization use
is limited.
My punctuation and capitalization are
inconsistently correct.
My punctuation and capitalization
are usually correct.
My punctuation and capitalization are
purposeful and consistently correct.
I use of basic grammar construction is
limited.
I use basic grammar constructions.
I use correct *grammar
constructions.
I use correct grammar that contributes
to clarity and style.
My directions are partially organized
or confusing.
My spelling of grade appropriate
words is limited.
*grammar constructions include: noun/pronoun agreement, verb tenses, word usage, complete sentences, etc.