Writing+Rubric


 * Universal Writing Rubric: Grade 2**
 * || ** 4 **  ||  ** 3 **  ||  ** 2 **  ||  ** 1 **  ||
 * ** Ideas ** || * Writes from knowledge and experience in an original way
 * Main ideas are clear and include accurate details || * Writes from experience and knowledge
 * Ideas are clear and include some details || * Writes somewhat from experience and knowledge and has difficulty being specific
 * Ideas are somewhat clear including few details || * Writes without defining topic in a meaningful, personal way
 * Ideas are simple with little or no attention to detail ||
 * ** Organization ** || * Writes with an inviting introduction and satisfying conclusion
 * Writes with details that are sequenced, logical, and effective || * Writes with an introduction and conclusion
 * Writes with details that are sequenced somewhat logically || * Introduction and conclusion does not create a sense of anticipation or tie-up looses ends
 * Writes with some details that do not necessarily support the development of ideas || * Writes without a real lead to set up the topic or a real conclusion to wrap things up
 * Writes with little or no details and sequencing is random ||
 * ** Voice ** || * Writes with a strong connection to the audience, including topic focus, relevant details, and engaging language
 * Purpose of writing is clear and is reflected in content and arrangement of ideas || * Writes with a connection to the audience in a pleasing manner
 * Purpose of writing is clear and content generally supports it || * Writes with a slight connection to the audience, but is generally impersonal
 * Purpose of writing is somewhat clear and attempts to support it with content || * Writes without connecting to the audience
 * Purpose of writing is unclear and generally does not match the content ||
 * ** Word Choice ** || * Writes using descriptive and effective language throughout
 * Word choice enhances the meaning and helps to clarify understanding || * Writes using descriptive language
 * Word choice sometimes enhances meaning, and is functional || * Writes using some descriptive language, not always effectively
 * Word choice is generally functional and limited || * Writes using little or no descriptive language, and is generally ineffective
 * Word choice is lifeless and detracts from meaning ||
 * ** Sentence Fluency ** || * Writes with a variety of sentence length and structure in a way that enhances meaning
 * Writes with purposeful and varied sentence beginnings, adding variety and energy || * Writes with a variety of sentence length and structure, and are mostly constructed correctly
 * Writes with some varied sentence beginnings adding some interest || * Writes with a routine sentence structure, and sentences are generally constructed correctly
 * Writes with nearly all similar sentence beginnings || * Writes with choppy or awkward sentence structure and construction is unnatural or incorrect
 * Writes with all sentence beginnings the same, and follows a monotonous sentence pattern ||
 * ** Conventions ** || * Spelling is correct, even on more difficult words
 * Punctuation and capitalization are consistently present and accurate
 * Grammar and usage are correct and enhance the writing
 * Handwriting is consistent with uniform spacing || * Spelling is generally correct on most words
 * Punctuation and capitalization are generally present and accurate
 * Grammar and usage are generally correct
 * Handwriting is readable and consistent || * Spelling is usually correct or phonetic, difficult words are problematic
 * Punctuation and capitalization are sometimes used accurately
 * Grammar and usage errors are not significant enough to affect meaning
 * Handwriting is mostly readable with some discrepancies || * Spelling errors are frequent, even on common words
 * Punctuation and capitalization are often missing or incorrect
 * Grammar and usage errors are extremely noticeable and affect meaning
 * Handwriting is irregular and very difficult to read ||