Writing:

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Structure
Sequencing/Organization

Focus on Topic/Content

Sentence Fluency
Mechanics
Legibility and Spacing

Spelling
Punctuation
Capitalization

20
Details are placed in a
logical order and the way
they are presented keeps
the interest of the reader.

15
Details are placed in a
logical order, but the way
they are presented makes
the writing less interesting.

10
Some details are not in a
logical or expected order
and is distracting to the
reader.

The entire writing stays on

topic and paints a clear
picture. It contains many
details and/or
descriptions.
The author only uses clear
and complete sentences.
The sentences are easy
to read aloud.

The writing wanders but

the reader can still
understand the topic. The
writing contains some
details and descriptions.
Most of the sentences
are clear and complete. A
few sentences are
awkward or difficult to
understand.
5
Most of the writing is neat
and legible. Student uses
appropriate spacing most
of the time.
Student spells most grade
appropriate words
correctly.
Student uses punctuation
correctly most of the time.
Student uses capitals most
of the time.

The writing wanders and

the reader cannot
understand the topic. It
contains few details and
descriptions.
Some of the sentences
are complete but not clear.
Most sentences are
awkward or difficult to
understand.
0
The writing is difficult to
read. Student does not
use appropriate spaces.

10
The writing is readable,
clean and attractive.
Student appropriately
spaces all words.
Student spells all grade
appropriate words
correctly.
Student uses punctuation
correctly all of the time.
Student uses capitals
correctly all of the time.

Writing Key: 100 -90 = 4;

89 80 = 3;

Sentences are incomplete

and difficult to understand.

Most words are misspelled.

Student does not use
punctuation correctly.
Student inappropriately
uses capitalization and/or
does not use capitalization
at all.

Student: __________________________________________
Total Points: ______________/100

5
Many details are not in a
logical or expected order
and there is little sense
that the writing is
organized.
The writing is not on topic.
It contains no details or
repeats the same idea
multiple times.

Writing Score _________/4 *Writing score is based on overall total points.

79-60 = 2;

59 0 = 1

Jan. 2014, em/jw