Writing Rubric

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Writing Rubric Grades 2-5 Presentation
created by CUSD Coaches
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The writing Clearly addresses all of the
writing task described in the Writing
Directions of the OARS writing prompt.
Example from OARS Writing Directions Think
about a time in your life when you felt the
consequences of a risk you took. Choose one
situation and consider your feelings, reasons for
taking the risk, and the consequences. Write a
three-paragraph paper with an introduction,
supporting paragraph, and a conclusion. Use a
graphic organizer to plan your narrative.
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The writing Has a clear understanding of
purpose Example from OARS Writing
Directions Think about a time in your life when
you felt the consequences of a risk you took.
Choose one situation and consider your feelings,
reasons for taking the risk, and the
consequences. Write a three-paragraph paper with
an introduction, supporting paragraph, and a
conclusion. Use a graphic organizer to plan your
narrative.


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The writing Has a consistent point of view For
example Autobiography first person, I
Narrator third person, they Summary No
I Response to Literature opinion is stated,
I
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The writing Has a consistent organizational
structure and uses paragraphing when appropriate
Examples Narrative Beginning, Middle,
End Expository Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Sequential Order
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The writing Stays on topic with relevant
supporting details Examples A Summary
includes clear main idea(s) and important
details. A Response to literature supports
opinion with examples from the text. Narrative
includes vivid descriptive details, figurative
language, sensory details, and dialogue which
enable the reader to visualize the events or
experiences.
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The writing Includes sentence
variety Examples Simple sentence I sat at
my desk. Complex sentence As I sat at my desk,
I noticed that it was already 830 p.m. Compound
sentence I noticed that it was already 830
p.m., and I was going to be late.
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The writing Contains almost no errors in
English language conventions Examples
Capitalization Usage grammar (verb tense,
subject/verb agreement ) Punctuation Spelling
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• Narrative Writing
• Thoroughly develops sequences of significant
  events
• A lively, creative opener
• A clear beginning, middle, and end
• Problem and Solution
• Includes vivid descriptive language and sensory
  details
• Enough setting to help the reader understand the
  situation
• Details which appeal to the senses
• A sense of why this is an important memory for
  you
• Interesting, vivid, rich vocabulary

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• Summary Writing
• Clear main idea(s) and details in the students
  own words
• A lively, creative opener
• Does the summary state the title, author and main
  idea of the material?
• Do your details/facts from the reading support
  the main idea?
• Are minor details left out?
• Did you write it in your own words?
• Did you leave out personal opinions? (no I
  statements)

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• Response to Literature Writing
• Clearly understands story
• Have you stated the title, author, and the Big
  Idea in the topic sentence?
• Opinions supported by specific details
• Has your thesis statement answered the prompt?
  (your thoughts about the question)
• Have you included 3 or more examples from the
  story that support your thesis statement?
• Have you included at least 2 supportive
  comments or opinions of your own? ( I think)
• Have you summarized the main ideas that support
  your thesis in a conclusion?