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Mechanics
Writes in complete sentences |
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Uses capitals at beginning of sentences |
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Uses capitals in proper nouns |
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Uses periods |
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Uses question marks |
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Uses exclamation marks |
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Uses commas in lists |
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Uses correct spelling appropriate to level |
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Content
Awareness of audience |
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Develops story to show sequence |
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Includes sufficient information |
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Smooth flow of ideas consistent with topic |
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Uses language strategies to organize story |
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Language is appropriate to writing |
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Uses descriptive words |
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Writing Process
Plans writing |
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Writes coherent drafts |
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Is willing to take suggestions from peers and teachers |
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Revises writing |
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Proofreads for spelling and punctuation |
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Final drafts are neat and complete |
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Writing Behaviors
Completes writing in a reasonable amount of time |
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Initiates own writing |
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Uses class time productively |
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Selects a variety of topics |
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Grading System:
A – consistent for most areas (22 out of 25)
B – consistent for many areas (17 out of 25)
C – consistent for some areas (13 out of 25)
D – inconsistent for many areas (10 out of 25)
F – inconsistent for most areas (9 or fewer)
Rubric Grade: ______ Comments: