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2 Grade Teacher Scoring WRITING RUBRIC Rev. Dec 009 Your score Content Stays on Attempts to stay on Off or no Has a clear beginning, middle and end Has beginning and end No clear order of events Grammar Uses correct grammar Some in grammar Many in grammar Construction -5 complete s vary in structure Uses correct spelling for high frequency and phonetically regular words Uses correct capitalization for beginnings of, names and the word I Uses correct end punctuation Uses correct spacing Uses correct directionality - complete s may be similar in pattern Uses some correct spelling and some phonetic spelling Some capitalization Some end punctuation is mostly correct Uses correct directionality fragments is random; uses random letters Uses all capital letters is missing or punctuation is randomly placed Spacing is not evident Uses inconsistent directionality If the total raw score is: The raw score converts to a score of - Note: It s the - that you enter into Genesis Your total raw score

3 GRADE Teacher Scoring WRITING RUBRIC Rev. Dec 009 Your score Content Grammar Has title Focused on Main idea is supported by several details Has beginning, middle, ending with good transitions Writes in paragraphs Shows command of grammar: Correct verb tense Subject/predicate Use of pronouns, plurals May have title Mainly focused on, may shift Main idea is supported by some details May have beginning, middle, ending Transitions may be weak May have only one paragraph Fairly good command of grammar with some May have title Is not focused on Few details May lack beginning, middle or ending Transitions may be weak Has one paragraph Many grammatical No title Topic unclear Few details Minimal response No sequence to Poor use of grammar Uses expanded with subject, predicate, adjectives, adverbs, phrases Varies structure Uses shorter with subject, predicate May use run on Repeats same structure, may be run on Uses phrases, incomplete Uses mostly correct spelling Uses caps correctly Uses ending punctuation, commas, quotation marks correctly Has some spelling Uses caps at beginning of, I, some names Uses correct ending punctuation Mostly phonetic spelling Inconsistent use of caps Uses incorrect ending punctuation Poor use of sounds Little capitalization Uses no punctuation If the total raw score is: 6-0 The raw score converts to a score of - Note: It s the - that you enter into Genesis Your total raw score

4 GRADE Teacher Scoring WRITING RUBRIC Revised Dec Content Topic is clear Contains Excellent details Topic is clear Contains Good details Topic is mostly clear May/may not contain Few details Topic is somewhat clear May/may not contain Not enough details Topic is not clear Does not contain Details missing or unclear Grammar Clear opening and Order & transition of details makes sense Contains separate, indented s All parts of speech are used correctly Correct subject/verb Consistent tense All complete Wide variety of words lengths are varied Clear opening and Order & transition of details can be followed Mostly separate, indented s Most parts of speech are used correctly Correct subject/verb agree Mostly consistent tense All complete Some variety of words Some variety in lengths of Somewhat clear opening and /or Order and/or transition of details can be followed Some separate, indented s Most parts of speech are used correctly Most subjects/verbs agree Some consistency in tense Mostly complete Some variety of words Little variety in lengths of Somewhat clear opening and /or Details are confusing, repetitious, and/or not in logical sequence Some separate, indented s Some parts of speech are used correctly Some subject/verb Inconsistent tense Incomplete Little variety in words Little variety in lengths of Confusing or missing opening and/or Order and transition of details is random Few separate, indented s Few parts of speech are used correctly Little subject/verb Inconsistent tense Incomplete Many repeated words Little variety in lengths of If the total raw score is: No spelling No capitalization All punctuation is correct The raw score converts to a score of -5* 5 No spelling Few capitalization is mostly correct Few spelling Few capitalization is somewhat correct * A converted score of or 5 (raw score of 6-5) corresponds to a grade of on the report card Note: It s the -5 that you enter into Genesis Some spelling Several capitalization is missing and/or incorrect Many spelling Many capitalization Many punctuation Your total raw score

5 GRADE Teacher Scoring WRITING RUBRIC Revised Dec Content Central idea or theme that is well developed Vivid details support Central idea or theme is clear Most details support Has central idea or theme Some details support Central idea or theme changes Details lacking No central idea or theme No use of detail Opening clearly states Development of makes sense Many transitions Closing clearly restates Opening states Development of makes sense Uses some transitions Closing restates Opening is unclear Uneven development of Transitions evident Closing is unclear May have no opening Attempts organization of Few or no transitions May have no No opening No organization or transitions No Grammar Subject/verb Use of correct tenses Parts of speech varied and used correctly s complete with no run-ons or fragments Few in subject/verb Most parts of speech used correctly Most complete with few runons or fragments Errors present in subject/verb Variety of parts of speech limited Some fragments or run-on Many in subject/verb Few parts of speech used correctly Many fragments and run-ons No understanding of subject /verb No variety of parts of speech Little or no evidence of If the total raw score is: All appropriate letters capitalized (including titles of works & proper nouns) Correct punctuation used throughout paper No spelling The raw score converts to a score of -5* 5 Most appropriate letters are capitalized Correct punctuation used throughout most of the paper Few spelling Some appropriate letters are capitalized End punctuation is correctly used with some punctuation throughout paper Some spelling * A converted score of or 5 (raw score of 6-5) corresponds to a grade of on the report card Note: It s the - that you enter into Genesis Few letters are capitalized Some end punctuation used Many spelling Adapted from NJDOE Scoring Rubric No letters are capitalized Little correct punctuation Many words not recognized due to spelling Your total raw score

6 GRADE 5 Teacher Scoring WRITING RUBRIC 5 Content Central idea is clear, contains, supporting details and conclusion Logical order of Clear beginning supported middle, and well defined ending Good paragraph formation Central idea is clear, contains and conclusion, some details that support Logical order of, related details Clear beginning, middle or end Adequate paragraph formation May be missing conclusion or central idea May be unclear or supporting details may be few Order of confused or unrelated Clear beginning and end Paragraph formation attempted Central idea not focused. May be missing conclusion or, or details Random order of Some related beginning or end, not strong No paragraph No central idea, missing and/or conclusion unsupported Random order, unrelated No clear beginning or end Grammar Correct parts of speech and usage s complete, varied usage, use of descriptive language Little or no spelling Little or no punctuation or capitalization Most usage correct Some usage correct Incorrect usage interferes with message of paper s complete, attempts varied structure and word usage Few spelling Few punctuation or capitalization Few fragments or run-ons, repetitive structure and word usage. Some spelling that do not interfere with content Some punctuation or capitalization Many fragments or run-ons, repetitive word usage, interfere with meaning. Many that interfere with meaning Incorrect usage makes reading difficult or unclear Incorrect usage makes reading difficult or unclear Numerous make reading difficult If the total raw score is: The raw score converts to a score of -5* 5 * A converted score of or 5 (raw score of 6-5) corresponds to a grade of on the report card Note: It s the -5 that you enter into Genesis Your total raw score Adapted from NJDOE Scoring Rubric Revised Dec. 009

7 Content Opening and Single, distinct focus Unified and coherent Well-developed Student name GRADE 6-8 Teacher Scoring WRITING RUBRIC 6 5 Opening and Single focus Sense of unity and coherence Key developed Generally has opening and/or Single focus May lack opening and/or Usually has single focus May lack opening and/or Attempts to focus May drift or shift focus May lack opening and/or Minimal response to ; uncertain focus Logical progression of Fluent, cohesive Compositional risks successful Details effective, vivid, explicit, and/or pertinent Logical progression of Moderately fluent Attempts compositional risks Details appropriate and varied Ideas loosely connected Transitions evident Uneven development of details Grammar Very few, if any, Few Some that do not Precision and/or sophistication Very few, if any, Variety in syntax appropriate and effective Few Some variety Generally correct Some lapses or flaws in organization May lack some transitions between Repetitious details Several unelaborated details Errors/ patterns of may be evident Little variety in syntax Some Attempts organization Few, if any, transitions between Details lack elaboration, i.e., highlight paper No planning evident; disorganized Details random, inappropriate, or barely apparent Numerous No apparent control Severe/ numerous Excessive monotony/ same structure Numerous Assortment of incomplete and/or incorrect Very few, if any, Few No consistent pattern of Some that do not Patterns of evident Numerous serious Errors so severe they detract from meaning If the total raw score is: The raw score converts to a score of -6* 6 A 5 B C D F F * A converted score of 6 (raw score of 6-0) corresponds to a grade of A on the report card NOTE: It s the score of to 6 that you enter into Genesis Your total raw score Adapted from NJDOE Scoring Rubric revised Dec. 009

8 Name Per Date Grade New Jersey Registered Holistic Scoring Rubric, Adapted for Gr. 9- Revised Dec. 009 In Scoring, consider the grid of written language Inadequate Command Limited Command Partial Command Adequate Command Strong Command Superior Command = 0-9%=F = 59%=F = 60-69%=D = 70-79%=C 5 = 80-89%=B 6 = 90-00%=A Content & Organiza-tion May lack opening and/or May lack opening and/or May lack opening and/or Generally has opening and/or Opening and Opening and. Minimal response to ; uncertain focus. No planning evident; disorganized. Details random, inappropriate, or barely apparent Usage Construction If the total raw score is: No apparent control Severe/ numerous Assortment of incomplete and/or incorrect Errors so severe they detract from meaning The raw score converts to a score of -6* 6 A 5 B C D F F Attempts to focus May drift or shift focus Attempts organization Few, if any, transitions between Details lack elaboration, i.e., highlight paper Usually has single focus Some lapses or flaws in organization May lack some transitions between Repetitious details Several unelaborated details Numerous Errors/ patterns of may be evident Excessive monotony/ same structure Numerous Numerous serious Little variety in syntax Some Patterns of evident * A converted score of 6 (raw score of 90-00) corresponds to a grade of A on the report card. Note: It s the -6 that you enter into Genesis Single focus Single focus Sense of unity and coherence Key developed Ideas loosely connected Transition evident Uneven development of details Some that do not Some that do not No consistent pattern of Some that do not Logical progression of Moderately fluent Attempts compositional risks Details appropriate and varied Single, distinct focus Unified and coherent Well-developed Logical progression of Fluent, cohesive Compositional risks successful Details effective, vivid, explicit, and/or pertinent Few Very few, if any, Few Very few, if any, Few Very few, if any, Your total raw score

9 New Jersey Registered Holistic Scoring Rubric - GEPA/HSPA gr. 9- Content & Usage Construction Communicates intended message to intended audience Relates to Opening and Focused Logical progression of Transitions Appropriate details and information Tense formation Subject-verb Pronouns usage/ Word choice/meaning Proper modifiers Variety of type, structure, and length Correct Non-Scorable Responses NR = No Response Student wrote too little to allow reliable judgment of his/her writing. Non- Scorable Responses OT = Off Topic/ Off Task NE = Not English Student did not write on the assigned /task, or the student attempted to copy the prompt. Student wrote in a language other than English. WF = Wrong Format Student refused to write on the, or the writing task folder was blank.

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