Rubrics
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WRITING RUBRIC
5 Accomplished Writing - Focused on topic - Logical progression of ideas - Sentence structure varied - Mature understanding of writing conventions - Specific details 4 Proficient Writing - Focused on topic and includes few, if any, loosely related ideas - Transitional devices strengthen organization - Occasional errors; word choice is adequate - Commonplace understanding of writing conventions - Some specific details; support is loosely developed 3 Basic Writing - Focused but may contain ideas that are loosely connected to the topic - Lacks logical progression of ideas - General conventions are used - Partial, limited understanding of writing conventions - Development of support is uneven 2 Limited Writing - Addresses topic but may lose focus by including loosely related topics - Includes a beginning, middle, and end, but these elements may be brief - Errors in basic conventions, but common words are spelled correctly - Definite misunderstanding of writing conventions - Development of support is erratic and nonspecific 1 Poor Writing - Addresses topic but may focus by including loosely related ideas - Has an organizational pattern but may lack completeness or closure - Frequent and blatant errors in basic conventions; commonly used words may be misspelled - Obvious misunderstanding of writing conventions - Little if any development of the supporting ideas; support may consist of generalizations or fragmentary lists |