Grade 5 Word Choice Scoring Rubric
Level
Criteria
Expand knowledge of language
◊ Use an increasing variety of words to express
and extend understanding of concepts related to
personal interest and topics of study (4.1.8) Gr.4
Attend to grammar and usage
Use words and phrases to modify and clarify
ideas in own writing (4.2.1)
Enhance artistry
◊ Choose words, language patterns, illustrations
or sounds to add detail and create desired effects
in oral, print and other media texts (4.1.10) Gr.3
Experiments with words, phrases, sentences and
multimedia effects to enhance meaning and
emphasis (4.1.9)
Attend to grammar and usage
◊ Use adjectives and adverbs to add interest and
detail to own writing (4.2.3) Gr.3
4
Excellent
3
Proficient
2
Adequate
1
Limited*
• Consistently uses
a variety of words
and phrases
• Usually uses a
variety of words
and phrases
• Sometimes uses
a variety of words
and phrases
• Rarely uses a
variety of words
and phrases
•Rich and detailed
words (nouns,
verbs, adjectives,
adverbs, synonyms,
antonyms and
homonyms),
language patterns,
illustrations or
sounds add precise
detail and creates
desired effects
• Specific words
(nouns, verbs,
adjectives, adverbs,
synonyms,
antonyms and
homonyms),
language patterns,
illustrations or
sounds add
relevant detail and
creates desired
effects
• Simplistic words
(nouns, verbs,
adjectives, adverbs,
synonyms,
antonyms and
homonyms),
language patterns,
illustrations or
sounds add partial
detail and creates a
basic effect
• Vague words
(nouns, verbs,
adjectives, adverbs,
synonyms,
antonyms and
homonyms),
language patterns,
illustrations or
sounds add
minimal detail and
creates little or no
effect
Insufficient/
Blank*
No score is
awarded because
there is insufficient
evidence of student
performance based
on the
requirements of the
assessment task
No score is
awarded because
there is insufficient
evidence of student
performance based
on the
requirements of the
assessment task
Experiment with language
Experiment with words and sentence patterns to
create word pictures (2.3.7)
Appreciate the artistry of texts
Alter sentences and word choices to enhance
meaning and to create mood and special effects
(2.2.12)
Expand knowledge of language
Extend word choice through knowledge of
synonyms, antonyms and homonyms and the use
of a thesaurus (4.1.7)
* When work is judged limited or insufficient, the teacher makes decisions about appropriate intervention to help the student improve.
◊ This outcome is from a previous grade level
Greater St. Albert Catholic Regional Division
6+1Traits of Writing and ELA correlation
2008
Greater St. Albert Catholic Regional Division
6+1Traits of Writing and ELA correlation
2008