Name _______________________

Writing Rubric
Needs Developing Meets Exceeds
Guidance Skills Standards standards
Conventions
Student uses accurate punctuation. Student uses a capital
letter when appropriate. Student writes most high-frequency 1 2 3 4
words correctly and uses knowledge of spelling patterns to
sound out words

Organization
Student has a beginning, middle, and end. Transitional words
are used appropriately. There is an opening and a sense of 1 2 3 4
closure..

Content/ Ideas
Student stays on topic and has interesting details. Student
“shows” reader using descriptive detail. 1 2 3 4
Sentence fluency
Student has a variety of sentence lengths. Few choppy or run-
on sentences. Sentences are complete and make sense. 1 2 3 4
Word Choice
Student uses interesting words (action verbs/ descriptive
adjectives). Few repetitive words. 1 2 3 4
Voice 1 2 3 4
Student shows personality. The writing is engaging.

Writing Process
Student applied the writing process with appropriate guidance 1 2 3 4
to create a finished product.
Comments/Goals Total:

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