Writing+Rubric

The following Rubric for Students can be found at: MCAS Mentor

4 In my four point composition: (place a checkmark where you think you did well).

and the subject of the Writing Prompt and stayed on course. || I used words that helped people see my meaning. They could use all of their senses to feel and even hear my meaning. ||
 * Organization and Content Checklist: || How's My Style: ||
 * I used important details. || I used many different and descriptive words. ||
 * When I added details, I didn't wander from the main idea. I remembered my Topic Sentence
 * I organized my ideas in a logical way. || I used different kinds of sentences and didn't start each one with the same word. ||
 * My composition answered the question in the prompt. || I made every effort to make my writing legible. My spelling and grammar were the very best. ||

3 My writing is good but I could improve. Maybe I needed to add more details or add information.

2 My composition earned only two points: My writing wasn't very clear. My ideas didn't really support the Topic Sentence and some of my information wasn't accurate. I didn't pay attention to my spelling.
 * Organization and Content || How's My Style? ||
 * I tried to explain my main idea, the one in my Topic Sentence, but I could have added more information or supporting detail. || My choice of words is good. My vocabulary choices serve a purpose. I didn't use too many extra or unnecessary words. ||
 * Once in a while my thoughts wandered away from the subject or I didn't totally answer the question in the Writing Prompt. || My sentences were pretty good, but they are mostly the same kind of sentence. The sentences could be shorter and more to the point. ||
 * My story was a little bit disorganized. || I could have been a little neater and I know I wasn't watching my spelling and grammar too carefully. ||
 * My ideas needed to be connected. I don't think every idea I had fit with the topic. || The reader can usually see my point. ||


 * Organization and Content || How's My Style? ||
 * I need to make my points more clearly. I needed to stay on the subject. || My words need to be stronger and more effective. ||
 * There weren't many details or supporting ideas in my composition. || I sometimes repeated the same idea and my writing was choppy. My sentences could have been shorter and to the point. ||
 * My paragraphs didn't have "flow". My ideas were choppy. || My handwriting was sloppy and I didn't check over my spelling. ||

1 My composition scored only one point. I know I need to answer the question, stick to the point. I didn't add any details and my spelling and grammar were not up to par. I know I can do better.


 * Organization and Content || How's My Style? ||
 * I didn't pay attention to the question. My story wandered. || People couldn't tell what my ideas were about the subject. ||
 * I need to get organized. I could have outlined my ideas before I started to write. || I started all of my sentences the same way and didn't use descriptive words. ||
 * I need to add details and more information. || I had so many spelling and grammar mistakes that people were distracted and couldn't pay attention to what I was saying. ||