WRITING RUBRIC GRADE-LEVEL STANDARDS
CC WS 2 INFORMATIVE – SECOND GRADE
ALMOST MEETS (2)
MEETS (3)
DOES NOT MEET (1)
Lacks topic sentence
Topic sentence may be unclear
Weaves in and out of a topic
Supporting sentences are unclear
Source is not evident
Uses one source to acquire
information
INFORMATIVE
Notes are not evident
Written information is copied
from source
EXCEEDS (4)
Meets all expectations set forth in (3)
Begins with a clear and interesting topic sentence
that tells about the topic
Groups related ideas, and maintains consistent focus
on topic
Contains more than one paragraph
with correct indentation
Paper includes relevant and supporting sentences
Uses facts to develop points
Uses definitions to develop points
Some notes are evident
Uses linking words such as, also, another, and, more
and but to connect ideas
Takes notes on facts
Some information is copied from
source
Uses sources such as, print and/or internet to gather
information about the topic
Independently uses two or more
sources such as print, and/or Internet
to find information about the topic
Notes are evident
ORGANIZATION
& FOCUS
Shares the information in own words
(1)
Wanders off-topic and does not
return to topic
Missing or incomplete graphic
organizer
Illegible writing
Uses incorrect word order
(1)
Graphic organizer is not followed
Clearly planned writing with graphic organizer such
as, elements and/or rough draft
Uses transition words to move the reader from one
detail to the next
Mostly legible writing
Legible handwriting
Uses mostly correct word order
(2)
Does not use periods, commas,
question marks or exclamation
marks
Uses some periods, commas,
question marks, or exclamation
mark correctly
Has many capitalization errors
Uses quotation marks incorrectly
when applicable
Most words spelled incorrectly
Some incomplete sentences
Some capitalization errors
(1)
Provides a conclusion
(3)
Contains detailed sentences related to the topic, in
logical order
Evidence of graphic organizer such
as, pre-writing, elements, and/or
rough draft
Uses mostly simple sentences
Inconsistently uses various parts of
speech
Uses mostly incomplete
sentences
LANGUAGE
CONVENTIONS
(2)
Details do not follow a logical
order
Some words spelled correctly
(3)
Uses correct word order
Uses a variation of simple and compound sentences
Correctly uses various parts of speech
Uses commas in dates & items in a series correctly,
when applicable
Uses quotation marks correctly, when applicable
Capitalizes all proper nouns, words at the beginning
of sentences, months of the year, days of the week,
titles, and initials of people
Spells frequently used, irregular words correctly
Spells basic short vowel, long vowel, r-controlled,
and consonant-blend patterns correctly
(4)
Meets all expectations set forth in (3)
Neat handwriting
(4)
Meets all expectations set forth in (3)
Uses a variation of simple, compound,
and complex sentences.
Consistently uses periods & question
marks correctly
Uses quotation marks with proper
paragraphing & capitalization
Uses complete sentences with
compound &/or complex structure
Spells most words correctly
(3)
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DIRECTIONS: Each section will be scored separately. You will need to enter 3 scores on Data Director. NOTE: Writing Rubric Proficiency levels are 1 – 4.
4 is considered Advanced, 3 is considered Proficient, 2 is considered Basic, and 1 is considered Below Basic. The writing rubric does not have a Far Below Basic level.
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WRITING RUBRIC GRADE-LEVEL STANDARDS
CC WS 3 NARRATIVE – SECOND GRADE
ALMOST MEETS (2)
MEETS (3)
DOES NOT MEET (1)
NARRATIVE
Lacks logical ordering of events
May lack one of the three (setting,
characters, plot) basic parts of a
narrative
Lacks description
Omits characters, objects, or events
ORGANIZATION
& FOCUS
Meets all expectations set forth in (3)
Establishes a situation with the opening sentence
Contains limited logical order of
events
Recounts appropriately sequenced events using
correct time order words
Uses details and/or dialogue to describe action,
thoughts, and feelings
(1)
LANGUAGE
CONVENTIONS
EXCEEDS (4)
Describes a fictional or autobiographical
experience using well-elaborated events
Wanders off-topic and does not
return to topic
Incomplete or missing graphic
organizer
(2)
Details do not follow a logical order
Provides a conclusion
Has a clear beginning, middle, and end
Lacks beginning, middle, or end
Clearly planned writing with graphic organizer
Graphic organizer is not followed
Creates readable documents with legible
handwriting
A few illegible words
(2)
(1)
Uses incorrect word order
Uses mostly correct word order
Uses some incomplete sentences
Uses mostly simple sentences
Does not use periods, commas,
question marks or exclamation marks
Uses some periods, commas,
question marks, or exclamation mark
correctly
Has many capitalization errors
Use quotation marks incorrectly
Most words spelled incorrectly
Has a few incomplete sentences
Occasionally uses incorrect word
order
(3)
Clearly develops a setting, character,
objects, & events with adjectives,
adverbs, and action verbs
Develops an interesting plot and uses
an imaginative approach
(4)
Meets all expectations set forth in (3)
Has clear beginning, middle, & end
with smooth transitions
Well-designed graphic organizer
Uses transition words to move the reader from
one detail to the next
(3)
Neat handwriting
Uses correct word order
Meets all expectations set forth in (3)
Uses a variation of simple and compound
sentences (1f)
Correctly uses various parts of speech, including
nouns & verbs (1d)
Uses commas in dates & items in a series
correctly, when applicable (2b)
Uses quotation marks correctly, when applicable
Capitalizes all proper nouns, words at the
beginning of sentences, months of the year, days
of the week, titles, and initials of people
(4)
Uses a variation of simple, compound,
and complex sentences
Consistently uses periods & question
marks correctly
Uses commas in areas other than a
series and date
Uses quotation marks with proper
paragraphing & capitalization
Spells frequently used, irregular words correctly
(2d)
Uses complete sentences with
compound &/or complex structure
Spells basic short vowel, long vowel, rSome words spelled correctly
controlled, and consonant-blend patterns
(1)
(4)
(3) Spells most words correctly
(2) correctly
DIRECTIONS: Each section will be scored separately. You will need to enter 3 scores on Data Director. NOTE: Writing Rubric Proficiency levels are 1 – 4.
4 is considered Advanced, 3 is considered Proficient, 2 is considered Basic, and 1 is considered Below Basic. The writing rubric does not have a Far Below Basic level.
Has a few capitalization errors
Revised 01/19/11
OPINION
DOES NOT MEET (1)
WRITING RUBRIC GRADE-LEVEL STANDARDS
CC WS 1 OPINION – SECOND GRADE
ALMOST MEETS (2)
MEETS (3)
Topic is unclear
Topic sentence may be unclear
Preference not stated
Opinion or preference is unclear
Source is not evident
Supporting sentences are unclear
Provides title, but not connected
to the topic
Provides a title to establish topic
ORGANIZATION &
FOCUS
States an opinion about the topic and/or book
Includes reason and three relevant facts and/or
details to support opinion about the topic and/or
book
EXCEEDS (4)
Meets all expectations set forth in (3)
Uses more than three relevant facts
and/or details to support opinion
Uses linking words and phrases such as, because,
and, also, in addition etc. to connect opinions and
reasons
Uses sources such as, print and internet to gather
information about the topic
(2)
(1)
Wanders off-topic and does not
return to topic
Details do not follow a logical
order
Provides a conclusion
(3)
Contains detailed sentences related to the topic in,
logical order
No evidence of rough draft or
graphic organizer
Rough draft or graphic organizer is
incomplete
Clearly planned writing with graphic organizer such
as elements and/or rough draft
A few illegible words
Uses incorrect word order
LANGUAGE
CONVENTIONS
Begins with a clear topic sentence that introduces the
topic or book
1/2012
(4)
Meets all expectations set forth in (3)
Neat handwriting
Uses transition words to move the reader from one
detail to the next
(1)
Uses mostly correct word order
Uses some incomplete sentences
Uses mostly simple sentences
Does not use periods, commas,
question marks or exclamation
marks
Uses some periods, commas,
question marks, or exclamation
mark correctly
Has many capitalization errors
Most words spelled incorrectly
(2)
Uses quotation marks incorrectly
Has a few incomplete sentences
Occasionally uses incorrect word
order
Has a few capitalization errors
Legible handwriting
(3)
Uses correct word order
Uses a variation of simple and compound sentences
Correctly uses various parts of speech, including
nouns & verbs
Uses commas in dates & items in a series correctly,
when applicable
Uses quotation marks correctly, when applicable
Capitalizes all proper nouns, words at the beginning
of sentences, months of the year, days of the week,
titles, and initials of people
Spells frequently used, irregular words correctly
Spells basic short vowel, long vowel, r-controlled,
and consonant-blend patterns correctly
(4)
Meets all expectations set forth in (3)
Uses a variation of simple, compound,
and complex sentences
Consistently uses periods & question
marks correctly
Uses commas in areas other than a
series and date
Uses quotation marks with proper
paragraphing & capitalization
Uses complete sentences with
compound &/or complex structure
(1) Some words spelled correctly (2)
(3) Spells most words correctly
DIRECTIONS: Each section will be scored separately. You will need to enter 3 scores on Data Director. NOTE: Writing Rubric Proficiency levels are 1 – 4.
4 is considered Advanced, 3 is considered Proficient, 2 is considered Basic, and 1 is considered Below Basic. The writing rubric does not have a Far Below Basic level.
Revised 09/27/11
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