Rubric
Enduring Skill(s): Text Types and Purposes (Opinion, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative)
GRADE 2
Performance level (lowest
leading to proficiency):
Performance Level (leading
to proficiency):
Performance Level (at
proficiency):
No Mastery
Limited
Attempts to address
prompt but lacks focus or is
off task.
Partial Mastery
With Support
Responds to most parts of
the prompt. Demonstrates
limited understanding of
the topic.
Mastery
Fluently
Addresses the prompt
appropriately and maintains
a clear, steady focus.
Exceptional
Advanced
One clear, well focused
topic. The main idea
stands out and is
supported by detailed
information.
Organization
2.W.1
2.W.2
2.W.3
No clear organization.
Clear ideas, attempts
sequence and organization.
Clear main idea and details
are sequential and
appropriate.
Use transitional words,
events are sequenced and
make sense, has opening
and closing.
Style/Voice
2.W.1
2.W.2
2.W.3
Expresses predictable
feelings and ideas. Ex. I
love my mom. I like school.
Attempts to use interesting
words that show their own
personality in appropriate
ways.
Uses interesting words that
Clearly expresses
show their own personality in individual personality,
appropriate ways.
elicits emotion, conveys
meaning.
Uses limited vocabulary,
which does not
communicate strongly or
capture the reader’s
interest.
Attempts to use interesting
words, but writing lacks
variety.
Uses interesting words,
strong action verbs, and
descriptive adjectives, few
repetitive words.
Focus/Ideas
2.W.1
2.W.2
2.W.3
Word Choice
2.W.1
2.W.2
2.W.3
Performance Level
(beyond proficiency):
Writer uses vivid words
and phrases that linger or
draw pictures in the
reader’s mind.
Incomplete sentences.
Meaning is not clear.
Simple sentence structure,
lack of variety.
Uses a variety of complete
sentences in style and length
to express thoughts.
Sentences begin in different
ways.
Consistent use of sentence
variety, natural rhythm
and flow.
Incorrect capitalization,
punctuation, spelling, and
grammar.
Inconsistent capitalization,
punctuation, spelling, and
grammar.
Uses accurate punctuation,
capitulation, and knowledge
of spelling patterns to sound
out words.
Applies correct basic
punctuation and grade
level spelling
rules/patterns including
irregular HFWs.
Sentence Fluency
2.W.1
2.W.2
2.W.3
Conventions
2.W.1
2.W.2
2.W.3
Evidence:
Journal writing across content areas, writing pieces, writers prompts (On Demand)