Writing Rubric: ELD
Name __________________________________________
ELD Level ________
Task ___________________________________________
Date _____________
Rater
Ideas and
Organization
Sentence
Word Choice
Content
Fluency
Ideas and Content
6 Content is extremely clear,
focused and well-suited to
audience and purpose. Ideas
exceptionally strong.
5 Has a topic that is explored
/explained; clear main ideas;
relevant supporting details.
4 Identifiable main idea or
purpose, but supporting details
are limited or rather general.
3 Has a general topic; main ideas
and purpose are somewhat
unclear or development is
attempted but is minimal;
insufficient or repetitive details.
2 Lacks central ideas or purpose;
extremely limited or unclear
ideas.
1 No response or responds in
native language; copies text.
Organization
6 Main ideas and their
development are enhanced.
Transitions are smooth.
Introduction, body, and
conclusion are strong and
imaginatively designed.
5 Has clear organization with an
introduction, body and
conclusion; effective use of
transitions.
4 Writes 3 to 5 paragraph paper;
attempts at organization,
transitions and sequencing
3 Attempts at organization, and
sequencing. May lack transition
or transitions are repetitive.
2 Organization is limited.
Lacks sequencing and
transitions.
1 No response or responds in
native language; copies text.
Sentence Fluency
6 Sentence flow and rhythm is
natural and shows a high degree
of craftsmanship.
5 Sentences vary in structure
and length; sentences have a
natural sound.
4 Some variety in sentence
structure and length; has control
over simple sentence structures;
some success with complex
sentences.
3 Has control over simple
repetitive sentence structures
with occasional awkward
constructions in more complex
sentences; difficult to read in
parts.
2 Uses basic sentence
structures, but confuses word
order, writing is repetitive;
meaning is obscured.
1 No response or responds in
native language; copies text.
Teacher ____________________
Conventions
Word Choice
6 Uses a rich broad range
of words which have been
carefully chose and
thoughtfully placed for
impact.
5 Selects a variety of words
that convey the intended
message; words draw clear
images.
4 Conveys message but
with occasional errors in
word choice that interferes
with understanding.
3 Some variety of word
choice, but not topic
specific. Word choice often
interferes with
understanding; limited
usage.
2 Struggles to express
message, but expression
limited by unclear word
choice.
1 No response or responds
in native language; copies
text.
Instructional Services
English Language Acquisition
Updated: 12/5/08
Revised: 2/17/16
Mode: Narrative
Imaginative
Expository
Persuasive
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Conventions
6 Demonstrates strong control of
conventions and uses them to enhance
communication.
5 Demonstrates control of standard writing
conventions (capitalization, usage,
punctuation, and spelling) with occasional
errors; editing may be needed.
4 Demonstrates basic control of standard
writing conventions (capitalization,
usage, punctuation, and spelling).
Spelling of common words is usually
correct. Editing is still needed.
3 Developing or limited control of basic
writing conventions; numerous grammar,
punctuation, and spelling errors, i.e. endof-sentence punctuation, run-on sentences
and misspelling of common words;
substantial need for editing.
2 Very limited skill in using conventions;
omits punctuation, random capitalization,
frequent spelling errors; extensive need for
editing.
1 No response or responds in native
language; copies text.
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