GRADE 7 WRITING RUBRIC



7-8 WRITING RUBRIC: Biographical Narrative

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences relate to main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective transitions between sentences and | | | | | |

| |paragraphs unify important ideas | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by specific and relevant examples | | | | | |

| |(e.g. anecdotes, descriptions, facts and statistics) | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Key points are restated or summarized | | | | | |

| |( Final comment connects the analysis to real life | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Correct and varied sentence types are used to present | | | | | |

| |a lively and effective personal style | | | | | |

|See student’s |( Sentences form complete ideas | | | | | |

|personalized |(no fragments or run-ons) | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |( Subject/verb agreement is correct | | | | | |

| |( Verb tense is consistent and correct | | | | | |

| |____________________________ | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | |

| |( Punctuation is correct | | | | | |

| |( Capitalization is correct | | | | | |

| |( Spelling is correct | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|2.0 |Narrates a clear, coherent incident that has a beginning, middle and end | | | | |      |

|Writing Applications| | | | | | |

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|Biographical | | | | | | |

|Narrative | | | | | | |

| |Reveals the significance of the incident | | | | | |

| |Employs narrative and descriptive strategies | | | | | |

| |(e.g. relevant dialogue, specific action, physical description, sensory | | | | | |

| |details and setting description) | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

7-8 WRITING RUBRIC: Response to Literature

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences relate to main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective transitions between sentences and | | | | | |

| |paragraphs unify important ideas | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by specific and relevant examples | | | | | |

| |(e.g. anecdotes, descriptions, facts and statistics) | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Key points are restated or summarized | | | | | |

| |( Final comment connects the analysis to real life | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Correct and varied sentence types are used to present | | | | | |

| |a lively and effective personal style | | | | | |

|See student’s |( Sentences form complete ideas | | | | | |

|personalized |(no fragments or run-ons) | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |( Subject/verb agreement is correct | | | | | |

| |( Verb tense is consistent and correct | | | | | |

| |____________________________ | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | |

| |( Punctuation is correct | | | | | |

| |( Capitalization is correct | | | | | |

| |( Spelling is correct | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|2.0 |Develops insights based on careful reading of the text | | | | |      |

|Writing Applications| | | | | | |

| | | | | | | |

|Response to | | | | | | |

|Literature | | | | | | |

| |Analyzes literary elements of the text: | | | | | |

| |______________________________ | | | | | |

| |Supports interpretations through specific and relevant textual examples | | | | | |

| |Every example is interpreted and explained | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

7-8 WRITING RUBRIC: Persuasive

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences relate to main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective transitions between sentences and | | | | | |

| |paragraphs unify important ideas | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by specific and relevant examples | | | | | |

| |(e.g. anecdotes, descriptions, facts and statistics) | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Key points are restated or summarized | | | | | |

| |( Final comment connects the analysis to real life | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Correct and varied sentence types are used to present | | | | | |

| |a lively and effective personal style | | | | | |

|See student’s |( Sentences form complete ideas | | | | | |

|personalized |(no fragments or run-ons) | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |( Subject/verb agreement is correct | | | | | |

| |( Verb tense is consistent and correct | | | | | |

| |____________________________ | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | |

| |( Punctuation is correct | | | | | |

| |( Capitalization is correct | | | | | |

| |( Spelling is correct | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|2.0 |Maintains a consistent position | | | | |      |

|Writing Applications| | | | | | |

| | | | | | | |

|Persuasive | | | | | | |

| |Supports position with convincing reasons and details | | | | | |

| |Anticipates counterarguments | | | | | |

| |Effectively addresses counterarguments | | | | | | |

| |Concludes with a call to action | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

7-8 WRITING RUBRIC: Research

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences relate to main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective transitions between sentences and | | | | | |

| |paragraphs unify important ideas | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by specific and relevant examples | | | | | |

| |(e.g. anecdotes, descriptions, facts and statistics) | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Key points are restated or summarized | | | | | |

| |( Final comment connects the analysis to real life | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Correct and varied sentence types are used to present | | | | | |

| |a lively and effective personal style | | | | | |

|See student’s |( Sentences form complete ideas | | | | | |

|personalized |(no fragments or run-ons) | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |( Subject/verb agreement is correct | | | | | |

| |( Verb tense is consistent and correct | | | | | |

| |____________________________ | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | |

| |( Punctuation is correct | | | | | |

| |( Capitalization is correct | | | | | |

| |( Spelling is correct | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|2.0 |Utilizes varied types of reliable sources (e.g. primary, secondary, Internet) | | | | |      |

|Writing Applications| | | | | | |

| | | | | | | |

|Research | | | | | | |

| |Paraphrases, summarizes or quotes sources accurately | | | | | |

| |Balances researched information with generalizations | | | | | |

| |Conveys clear and accurate perspectives on the subject | | | | | |

| |Utilizes manuscript form (MLA or APA) for: | | | | | | |

| |parenthetical citations | | | | | | |

| |Works Cited page | | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

7-8 WRITING RUBRIC

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences relate to main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective transitions between sentences and | | | | | |

| |paragraphs unify important ideas | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by specific and relevant examples | | | | | |

| |(e.g. anecdotes, descriptions, facts, statistics) | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Key points are restated or summarized | | | | | |

| |( Final comment connects the analysis to real life | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Correct and varied sentence types are used to present | | | | | |

| |a lively and effective personal style | | | | | |

|See student’s |( Sentences form complete ideas | | | | | |

|personalized |(no fragments or run-ons) | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |( Subject/verb agreement is correct | | | | | |

| |( Verb tense is consistent and correct | | | | | |

| |____________________________ | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | |

| |( Punctuation is correct | | | | | |

| |( Capitalization is correct | | | | | |

| |( Spelling is correct | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

| |See opposite side... | | | | |      |

|2.0 | | | | | | |

|Writing Applications| | | | | | |

|Genre | | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

GRADE 7-8 WRITING APPLICATIONS/GENRES

|Writing |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

|Genre |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

|( |Narrates a clear, coherent incident that has a beginning, middle and end | | | | |      |

|Autobio-graphical | | | | | | |

|Narrative | | | | | | |

| |Defines conflict | | | | | |

| |Reveals the significance of the incident | | | | | |

| |Employs narrative and descriptive strategies | | | | | |

| |(e.g. relevant dialogue, specific action, physical description, sensory details | | | | | |

| |and setting description) | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|( |Develops insights based on careful reading of the text | | | | |      |

|Response to Literature | | | | | | |

| |Analyzes literary elements of the text: ______________________________ | | | | | |

| |Supports interpretations through specific and relevant textual examples | | | | | |

| |Every example is interpreted and explained | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|( |Maintains a consistent position throughout | | | | |      |

|Persuasive | | | | | | |

| |Supports position with convincing reasons and details | | | | | |

| |Anticipates counterarguments | | | | | |

| |Effectively addresses counterarguments | | | | | |

| |Concludes with a call to action | | | | | | |

|( |Utilizes varied types of reliable sources (e.g. primary, secondary, Internet) | | | | |      |

|Research | | | | | | |

| |Paraphrases, summarizes or quotes sources accurately | | | | | |

| |Balances researched information with generalizations | | | | | |

| |Conveys clear and accurate perspectives on the subject | | | | | |

| |Utilizes manuscript form (MLA or APA) for: | | | | | |

| |parenthetical citations | | | | | |

| |Works Cited page | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

7-12 WRITING RUBRIC: Fictional Narrative

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |The body of the story creates complications and conflicts that rise to a | | | | | |

| |suspenseful climax. | | | | | |

| |The resolution of the climax solves the problems of the story and clarifies the | | | | | |

| |fate of the main characters. | | | | | |

| |Point of view is consistent throughout | | | | | |

| |Sensory details and imagery are utilized to create a definite setting | | | | | |

| |Characters are complex | | | | | |

| |Physical description | | | | | |

| |Thoughts and feelings | | | | | |

| |Narrative actions employed | | | | | |

| |Movements | | | | | |

| |Gestures | | | | | |

| |Facial expressions | | | | | |

| |Dialogue | | | | | |

| |Believable | | | | | |

| |Clear, concise | | | | | |

| |Vivid and precise language | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|1.0 | Relates the story’s sequence of events in a logical order | | | | |      |

|Writing Strategies | | | | | | |

| |Transitions are used to guide the reader through the events of the story | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

| |Story contains multiple paragraphs | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Correct and varied sentence types are used to present | | | | | |

| |a lively and effective personal style | | | | | |

|See student’s |( Sentences form complete ideas (no fragments or run-ons) | | | | | |

|personalized | | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |( Subject/verb agreement is correct | | | | | |

| |( The story is told in past tense | | | | | |

| |Pronouns must agree with antecedents | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | |

| |( Punctuation is correct | | | | | |

| |Dialogue uses quotation marks, commas, indentation | | | | | |

| |Capitalization is correct | | | | | |

| |Spelling is correct | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

7-8 WRITING RUBRIC

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |      | | | | | |

| |      | | | | | |

| |      | | | | | | |

|1.0 |Organization and Focus | | | | |      |

|Writing Strategies |Introduction | | | | | |

| |Engaging or attention-grabbing opener | | | | | |

| |Appropriate background information | | | | | |

| |Clear and coherent thesis | | | | | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences relate to main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective transitions between sentences and | | | | | |

| |paragraphs unify important ideas | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by specific and relevant examples | | | | | |

| |(e.g. anecdotes, descriptions, facts, statistics) | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Key points are restated or summarized | | | | | |

| |( Final comment connects the analysis to real life | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Correct and varied sentence types are used to present | | | | | |

| |a lively and effective personal style | | | | | |

|See student’s |( Sentences form complete ideas | | | | | |

|personalized |(no fragments or run-ons) | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |( Subject/verb agreement is correct | | | | | |

| |( Verb tense is consistent and correct | | | | | |

| |____________________________ | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | |

| |( Punctuation is correct | | | | | |

| |( Capitalization is correct | | | | | |

| |( Spelling is correct | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

9-10 WRITING RUBRIC: Biographical Narrative

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences support main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective and fluid transitions are present between | | | | | |

| |sentences and paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by precise and relevant examples (e.g. | | | | | |

| |anecdotes, descriptions, facts, statistics, quotations, paraphrases) | | | | | |

| |Elaborates and explains supporting details | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Conclusion summarizes key points | | | | | |

| |( Final comment provides insight | | | | | |

| |Style | | | | | |

| |Fluid integration of supporting evidence | | | | | |

| |Varied, precise and vivid word choice | | | | | |

| |Varied sentence structure | | | | | |

| |Appropriate voice and tone for audience | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Correct and complete sentences | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of phrases, clauses, conjunctions, | | | | | |

|See student’s |prepositions and modifiers | | | | | |

|personalized | | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |Correct subject/verb agreement | | | | | |

| |Correct pronoun usage | | | | | |

| |Accurate and consistent verb tense | | | | | |

| |______________________ | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling | | | | | | |

|2.0 |Narrates a sequence of events and communicates their significance to the | | | | |      |

|Writing Applications|audience | | | | | |

| | | | | | | |

|Biographical | | | | | | |

|Narrative | | | | | | |

| |Reveals elements of the character’s traits through specific actions, speech, | | | | | |

| |movements, gestures, thoughts and/or feelings (including dialogue and interior | | | | | |

| |monologue) | | | | | |

| |Describes the setting with vivid sensory details that highlight the controlling| | | | | | |

| |impression of the experience | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

9-10 WRITING RUBRIC: Response to Literature

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences support main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective and fluid transitions are present between | | | | | |

| |sentences and paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by precise and relevant examples (e.g. | | | | | |

| |anecdotes, descriptions, facts, statistics, quotations, paraphrases) | | | | | |

| |Elaborates and explains supporting details | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Conclusion summarizes key points | | | | | |

| |( Final comment provides insight | | | | | |

| |Style | | | | | |

| |Fluid integration of supporting evidence | | | | | |

| |Varied, precise and vivid word choice | | | | | |

| |Varied sentence structure | | | | | |

| |Appropriate voice and tone for audience | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Correct and complete sentences | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of phrases, clauses, conjunctions, | | | | | |

|See student’s |prepositions and modifiers | | | | | |

|personalized | | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |Correct subject/verb agreement | | | | | |

| |Correct pronoun usage | | | | | |

| |Accurate and consistent verb tense | | | | | |

| |______________________ | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling | | | | | | |

|2.0 |Demonstrates a comprehensive grasp of the literary work | | | | |      |

|Writing Applications| | | | | | |

| | | | | | | |

|Response | | | | | | |

|to | | | | | | |

|Literature | | | | | | |

| |Analyzes the way in which stylistic devices contribute to the | | | | | |

| |meaning of the text (e.g. imagery, symbols, figurative language) | | | | | |

| |Supports ideas through accurate and detailed references to the text(s) | | | | | |

| |Makes accurate and insightful inferences about the subtleties of the text | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

9-10 WRITING RUBRIC: Persuasive

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences support main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective and fluid transitions are present between | | | | | |

| |sentences and paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by precise and relevant examples (e.g. | | | | | |

| |anecdotes, descriptions, facts, statistics, quotations, paraphrases) | | | | | |

| |Elaborates and explains supporting details | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Conclusion summarizes key points | | | | | |

| |( Final comment provides insight | | | | | |

| |Style | | | | | |

| |Fluid integration of supporting evidence | | | | | |

| |Varied, precise and vivid word choice | | | | | |

| |Varied sentence structure | | | | | |

| |Appropriate voice and tone for audience | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Correct and complete sentences | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of phrases, clauses, conjunctions, | | | | | |

|See student’s |prepositions and modifiers | | | | | |

|personalized | | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |Correct subject/verb agreement | | | | | |

| |Correct pronoun usage | | | | | |

| |Accurate and consistent verb tense | | | | | |

| |______________________ | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling | | | | | | |

|2.0 |Maintains a consistent position throughout | | | | |      |

|Writing Applications| | | | | | |

| | | | | | | |

|Persuasive | | | | | | |

| |Position is supported by effective rhetorical devices and appeals | | | | | |

| |Effectively addresses readers’ biases, counterclaims, | | | | | |

| |concerns and expectations | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

| |Includes a convincing call to action | | | | | | |

|Additional requirements: |

|( Margins ( Headings ( Indentation (       |

|Overall Score |

9-10 WRITING RUBRIC: Research

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences support main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective and fluid transitions are present between | | | | | |

| |sentences and paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by precise and relevant examples (e.g. | | | | | |

| |anecdotes, descriptions, facts, statistics, quotations, paraphrases) | | | | | |

| |Elaborates and explains supporting details | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Conclusion summarizes key points | | | | | |

| |( Final comment provides insight | | | | | |

| |Style | | | | | |

| |Fluid integration of supporting evidence | | | | | |

| |Varied, precise and vivid word choice | | | | | |

| |Varied sentence structure | | | | | |

| |Appropriate voice and tone for audience | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Correct and complete sentences | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of phrases, clauses, conjunctions, | | | | | |

|See student’s |prepositions and modifiers | | | | | |

|personalized | | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |Correct subject/verb agreement | | | | | |

| |Correct pronoun usage | | | | | |

| |Accurate and consistent verb tense | | | | | |

| |______________________ | | | | | |

| | | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling | | | | | | |

|2.0 |Utilizes varied types of reliable sources (e.g. primary, | | | | |      |

|Writing Applications|secondary, print, Internet) | | | | | |

| | | | | | | |

|Research | | | | | | |

| |Integrates sources smoothly (e.g. direct quotations, | | | | | |

| |paraphrases, summaries) | | | | | |

| |Incorporates different perspectives and addresses readers’ | | | | | |

| |possible biases and expectations | | | | | |

| |Utilizes manuscript form (MLA or APA) for: | | | | | | |

| |parenthetical citations | | | | | | |

| |Works Cited page | | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

9-10 WRITING RUBRIC

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences support main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective and fluid transitions are present between | | | | | |

| |sentences and paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by precise and relevant examples (e.g. | | | | | |

| |anecdotes, descriptions, facts, statistics, quotations, paraphrases) | | | | | |

| |Elaborates and explains supporting details | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Conclusion summarizes key points | | | | | |

| |( Final comment provides insight | | | | | |

| |Style | | | | | |

| |Fluid integration of supporting evidence | | | | | |

| |Varied, precise and vivid word choice | | | | | |

| |Varied sentence structure | | | | | |

| |Appropriate voice and tone for audience | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Correct and complete sentences | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of phrases, clauses, conjunctions, | | | | | |

|See student’s |prepositions and modifiers | | | | | |

|personalized | | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |Correct subject/verb agreement | | | | | |

| |Correct pronoun usage | | | | | |

| |Accurate and consistent verb tense | | | | | |

| |______________________ | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|2.0 |See opposite side... | | | | |      |

|Writing Applications| | | | | | |

| | | | | | | |

|Genre | | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

GRADE 9-10 WRITING APPLICATIONS/GENRES

|Writing |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

|Genre |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

|( |Narrates a sequence of events and communicates their significance to the audience | | | | |      |

|Biographical Narrative | | | | | | |

| |Reveals elements of the character’s traits through specific actions, speech, | | | | | |

| |movements, gestures, thoughts and/or feelings (including dialogue and interior | | | | | |

| |monologue) | | | | | |

| |Describes the setting with vivid sensory details that highlight the controlling | | | | | |

| |impression of the experience | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|( | Demonstrates a comprehensive grasp of the literary work | | | | |      |

|Response to Literature | | | | | | |

| |Analyzes the way in which stylistic devices contribute to the meaning of the text | | | | | |

| |(e.g. imagery, symbols, figurative language) | | | | | |

| |Supports ideas through accurate and detailed references to the text(s) | | | | | |

| |Makes accurate and insightful inferences about the subtleties of the text | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|( |Maintains a consistent position throughout | | | | |      |

|Persuasive | | | | | | |

| |Position is supported by effective rhetorical devices and appeals | | | | | |

| |Effectively addresses readers’ biases, counterclaims, concerns and expectations | | | | | |

| |Includes a convincing call to action | | | | | | |

|( |Utilizes varied types of reliable sources (e.g. primary, secondary, print, | | | | |      |

|Research |Internet) | | | | | |

| |Integrates sources smoothly (e.g. direct quotations, paraphrases, summaries) | | | | | |

| |Incorporates different perspectives and addresses readers’ possible biases and | | | | | |

| |expectations | | | | | |

| |Utilizes manuscript form (MLA or APA) for: | | | | | |

| |parenthetical citations | | | | | |

| |Works Cited page | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

9-10 WRITING RUBRIC

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |      | | | | | |

| |      | | | | | |

| |      | | | | | | |

|1.0 |Organization and Focus | | | | |      |

|Writing Strategies |Introduction | | | | | |

| |Engaging or attention-grabbing opener | | | | | |

| |Appropriate background information | | | | | |

| |Coherent thesis or controlling impression | | | | | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences support main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective and fluid transitions are present between | | | | | |

| |sentences and paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by precise and relevant examples (e.g. | | | | | |

| |anecdotes, descriptions, facts, statistics, quotations, paraphrases) | | | | | |

| |Elaborates and explains supporting details | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Conclusion summarizes key points | | | | | |

| |( Final comment provides insight | | | | | |

| | | | | | | |

| |Style | | | | | |

| |Fluid integration of supporting evidence | | | | | |

| |Varied, precise and vivid word choice | | | | | |

| |Varied sentence structure | | | | | |

| |Appropriate voice and tone for audience | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Correct and complete sentences | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of phrases, clauses, conjunctions, | | | | | |

|See student’s |prepositions and modifiers | | | | | |

|personalized | | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |Correct subject/verb agreement | | | | | |

| |Correct pronoun usage | | | | | |

| |Accurate and consistent verb tense | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

11-12 WRITING RUBRIC: Biographical Narrative

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences support main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective and fluid transitions are present between | | | | | |

| |sentences and paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by precise and relevant examples (e.g. | | | | | |

| |anecdotes, descriptions, facts, statistics, quotations, paraphrases) | | | | | |

| |( Elaborates and explains supporting details | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Conclusion summarizes key points and reaffirms thesis | | | | | |

| |( Thought-provoking final comment provides insight | | | | | |

| |Style | | | | | |

| |Fluid integration of supporting evidence | | | | | |

| |Varied, precise and vivid word choice | | | | | |

| |Varied sentence structure | | | | | |

| |Appropriate voice and tone for audience | | | | | |

| |Rhetorical and literary devices enhance meaning | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Correct and complete sentences | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of phrases, clauses, conjunctions, | | | | | |

|See student’s |prepositions and modifiers | | | | | |

|personalized | | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |Correct subject/verb agreement | | | | | |

| |Correct pronoun usage | | | | | |

| |Accurate and consistent verb tense | | | | | |

| |______________________ | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling | | | | | | |

|2.0 | Narrates a sequence of events and communicates their | | | | |      |

|Writing Applications|significance to the audience | | | | | |

| | | | | | | |

|Biographical | | | | | | |

|Narrative | | | | | | |

| | Describes the setting with vivid sensory details | | | | | |

| | Reveals elements of the character’s traits through specific | | | | | |

| |actions, speech, movements, gestures, thoughts and/or feelings | | | | | |

| |(including dialogue and interior monologue) | | | | | |

| | Includes important details of each event to support the | | | | | | |

| |controlling impression | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

11-12 WRITING RUBRIC: Response to Literature

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences support main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective and fluid transitions are present between | | | | | |

| |sentences and paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by precise and relevant examples (e.g. | | | | | |

| |anecdotes, descriptions, facts, statistics, quotations, paraphrases) | | | | | |

| |Elaborates and explains supporting details | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Conclusion summarizes key points and reaffirms thesis | | | | | |

| |( Thought-provoking final comment provides insight | | | | | |

| |Style | | | | | |

| |Fluid integration of supporting evidence | | | | | |

| |Varied, precise and vivid word choice | | | | | |

| |Varied sentence structure | | | | | |

| |Appropriate voice and tone for audience | | | | | |

| | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |Correct subject/verb agreement | | | | | |

| |Correct pronoun usage | | | | | |

| |Accurate and consistent verb tense | | | | | |

| |______________________ | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling | | | | | |

| |Thoroughly analyzes the way in which stylistic devices contribute to the meaning | | | | | |

| |of the text (e.g. imagery, symbols, figurative language) | | | | | |

| |Supports ideas through accurate and detailed references to the text(s) | | | | | |

| |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

11-12 WRITING RUBRIC: Persuasive

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences support main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective and fluid transitions are present between | | | | | |

| |sentences and paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by precise and relevant examples (e.g. | | | | | |

| |anecdotes, descriptions, facts, statistics, quotations, paraphrases) | | | | | |

| |Elaborates and explains supporting details | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Conclusion summarizes key points and reaffirms thesis | | | | | |

| |( Thought-provoking final comment provides insight | | | | | |

| |Style | | | | | |

| |Fluid integration of supporting evidence | | | | | |

| |Varied, precise and vivid word choice | | | | | |

| |Varied sentence structure | | | | | |

| |Appropriate voice and tone for audience | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Complete and correct sentences | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of phrases, clauses, conjunctions, | | | | | |

|See student’s |prepositions and modifiers | | | | | |

|personalized | | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |Correct subject/verb agreement | | | | | |

| |Correct pronoun usage | | | | | |

| |Accurate and consistent verb tense | | | | | |

| |______________________ | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling | | | | | | |

|2.0 |Maintains a consistent position throughout | | | | |      |

|Writing Applications| | | | | | |

| | | | | | | |

|Persuasive | | | | | | |

| |Position is supported by effective rhetorical devices and appeals | | | | | |

| |Effectively addresses readers’ biases, counterclaims, concerns and expectations| | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

| |Includes a convincing call to action | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

11-12 WRITING RUBRIC: Historical Investigation

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences support main idea | | | | | | |

| |( Effective and fluid transitions are present between | | | | | | |

| |sentences and paragraphs | | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by precise and relevant examples (e.g. | | | | | | |

| |anecdotes, descriptions, facts, statistics, quotations, paraphrases) | | | | | | |

| |Elaborates and explains supporting details | | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | | |

| |( Conclusion summarizes key points and reaffirms thesis | | | | | | |

| |( Thought-provoking final comment provides insight | | | | | | |

| |Style | | | | | | |

| |Fluid integration of supporting evidence | | | | | | |

| |Varied, precise and vivid word choice | | | | | | |

| |Varied sentence structure | | | | | | |

| |Appropriate voice and tone for audience | | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Complete and correct sentences | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of phrases, clauses, conjunctions, | | | | | |

|See student’s |prepositions and modifiers | | | | | |

|personalized | | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |Correct subject/verb agreement | | | | | |

| |Correct pronoun usage | | | | | |

| |Accurate and consistent verb tense | | | | | |

| |______________________ | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling | | | | | | |

|2.0 |Utilizes varied types of reliable sources | | | | |      |

|Writing Applications|(e.g. primary, secondary, Internet) | | | | | |

| | | | | | | |

|Historical | | | | | | |

|Investigation | | | | | | |

| |Integrates sources smoothly (e.g. direct quotations, | | | | | |

| |paraphrases, summaries) | | | | | |

| |Makes distinctions between the relative value and | | | | | |

| |significance of specific data, facts and ideas | | | | | |

| |Sources offering different perspectives are cited and | | | | | |

| |synthesized within essay | | | | | |

| |Utilizes manuscript form (MLA or APA) for: | | | | | | |

| |parenthetical citations | | | | | | |

| |Works Cited page | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

11-12 WRITING RUBRIC: Reflective

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences support main idea | | | | | | |

| |( Effective and fluid transitions are present between | | | | | | |

| |sentences and paragraphs | | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by precise and relevant examples (e.g. anecdotes, | | | | | | |

| |descriptions, facts, statistics, quotations, paraphrases) | | | | | | |

| |Elaborates and explains supporting details | | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | | |

| |( Conclusion summarizes key points and reaffirms thesis | | | | | | |

| |( Thought-provoking final comment provides insight | | | | | | |

| |Style | | | | | | |

| |Fluid integration of supporting evidence | | | | | | |

| |Varied, precise and vivid word choice | | | | | | |

| |Varied sentence structure | | | | | | |

| |Appropriate voice and tone for audience | | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Complete and correct sentences | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of phrases, clauses, conjunctions, prepositions, modifiers | | | | | |

|See student’s | | | | | | |

|personalized | | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |Correct subject/verb agreement | | | | | |

| |Correct pronoun usage | | | | | |

| |Accurate and consistent verb tense | | | | | |

| |______________________ | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling | | | | | | |

|2.0 |

|Writing Applications |

| |

|Reflective |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

11-12 WRITING RUBRIC

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences support main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective and fluid transitions are present between | | | | | |

| |sentences and paragraphs unify important ideas | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by precise and relevant examples (e.g. | | | | | |

| |anecdotes, descriptions, facts, statistics, quotations, paraphrases) | | | | | |

| |Elaborates and explains supporting details | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Conclusion summarizes key points and reaffirms thesis | | | | | |

| |( Thought-provoking final comment provides insight | | | | | |

| |Style | | | | | |

| |Fluid integration of supporting evidence | | | | | |

| |Varied, precise and vivid word choice | | | | | |

| |Varied sentence structure | | | | | |

| |Appropriate voice and tone for audience | | | | | |

| |Rhetorical and literary devices enhance meaning | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Correct and complete sentences | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of phrases, clauses, conjunctions, | | | | | |

|See student’s |prepositions and modifiers | | | | | |

|personalized | | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |Correct subject/verb agreement | | | | | |

| |Correct pronoun usage | | | | | |

| |Accurate and consistent verb tense | | | | | |

| |______________________ | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling | | | | | | |

|2.0 |See opposite side... | | | | |      |

|Writing | | | | | | |

|ApplicationsGenre | | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

GRADE 11-12 WRITING APPLICATIONS/GENRES

|Writing |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

|Genre |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

|( |Narrates a sequence of events and communicates their significance to the audience | | | | |      |

|Biographical | | | | | | |

|Narrative | | | | | | |

| |Describes the setting with vivid sensory details | | | | | |

| |Reveals elements of the character’s traits through specific actions, speech, movements, | | | | | |

| |gestures, thoughts and/or feelings (including dialogue and interior monologue) | | | | | |

| |Includes important details of each event to support the controlling impression | | | | | | |

|( |Demonstrates a comprehensive grasp of the literary work | | | | |      |

|Response to | | | | | | |

|Literature | | | | | | |

| |Thoroughly analyzes the way in which stylistic devices contribute to the meaning of the | | | | | |

| |text (e.g. imagery, symbols, figurative language) | | | | | |

| |Supports ideas through accurate and detailed references to the text(s) | | | | | |

| |Makes accurate and insightful inferences about subtleties of the text | | | | | | |

|( |Maintains a consistent position throughout | | | | |      |

|Persuasive | | | | | | |

| |Position is supported by effective rhetorical devices and appeals | | | | | |

| |Effectively addresses readers’ biases, counterclaims, concerns and expectations | | | | | |

| |Includes a convincing call to action | | | | | | |

|( |Explores the significance of personal experiences, events, or concerns by using narration,| | | | |      |

|Reflective |description, exposition, persuasion, and other rhetorical strategies | | | | | |

| |Draws comparisons between specific incidents and broader themes that illustrate the | | | | | |

| |writer’s beliefs or generalizations about life | | | | | |

| |Maintains a balance in describing individual incidents and relates those incidents to more| | | | | |

| |general and abstract ideas | | | | | |

| |Hints at the significance of the experience throughout the essay; explicitly states the | | | | | | |

| |significance in the conclusion | | | | | | |

| |Incorporates dialogue and interior monologue fluidly | | | | | | |

|( |Utilizes varied types of reliable sources | | | | |      |

|Historical |(e.g. primary, secondary, Internet) | | | | | |

|Investigation | | | | | | |

| |Integrates sources smoothly (e.g. direct quotations, paraphrases, summaries) | | | | | |

| |Makes distinctions between the relative value and significance of specific data, facts and| | | | | |

| |ideas | | | | | |

| |Sources offering different perspectives are cited and synthesized | | | | | |

| |Utilizes manuscript form (MLA or APA) for: | | | | | | |

| |parenthetical citations | | | | | | |

| |Works Cited page | | | | | | |

11-12 WRITING RUBRIC

|ELA Strand |ELA Standard |Teacher Score |Comments and |

| |(Student Checklist) | |Sub score |

| | |1 |2 |3 |4 | |

| |      | | | | | |

| |      | | | | | |

| |      | | | | | | |

|1.0 |Organization and Focus | | | | |      |

|Writing Strategies |Introduction | | | | | |

| |Engaging or attention-grabbing opener | | | | | |

| |Appropriate background information | | | | | |

| |Coherent thesis or controlling impression | | | | | |

| |Body Paragraphs | | | | | |

| |( Topic sentences support main idea | | | | | |

| |( Effective and fluid transitions are present between | | | | | |

| |sentences and paragraphs unify important ideas | | | | | |

| |( Statements and claims are supported by precise and relevant examples (e.g. | | | | | |

| |anecdotes, descriptions, facts, statistics, quotations, paraphrases) | | | | | |

| |Elaborates and explains supporting details | | | | | |

| |Conclusion | | | | | |

| |( Conclusion summarizes key points and reaffirms thesis | | | | | |

| |Thought-provoking final comment provides insight | | | | | |

| | | | | | | |

| |Style | | | | | |

| |Fluid integration of supporting evidence | | | | | |

| |Varied, precise and vivid word choice | | | | | |

| |Varied sentence structure | | | | | |

| |Appropriate voice and tone for audience | | | | | |

| |Rhetorical and literary devices enhance meaning | | | | | |

| | | | | | | |

| | | | | | | | |

|Written |Sentence Structure | | | | |      |

|Language Conventions|( Correct and complete sentences | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of phrases, clauses, conjunctions, | | | | | |

|See student’s |prepositions and modifiers | | | | | |

|personalized | | | | | | |

|checklist for | | | | | | |

|identified | | | | | | |

|convention issues | | | | | | |

| |Grammar and Usage | | | | | |

| |Correct subject/verb agreement | | | | | |

| |Correct pronoun usage | | | | | |

| |Accurate and consistent verb tense | | | | | |

| |Spelling, Punctuation and Capitalization | | | | | | |

| |( Correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling | | | | | | |

|Overall Score |

|Writing Process Stages: ( Prewriting ( Drafting ( Revising ( Editing/Proofreading ( Publishing |

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