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Transitions smooth
Random structure
Some attempt at sequencing and structure
Logical sequencing; structure clarifies topic
No Title (if required)
Simple title fits content
Title fits content and is engaging
Beginning Writer's Rubric -- Voice
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Page is blank or illegible
No individual expression
Individual expression present and supported by text
Unique tone reflected in individual expression
Emerging voice
Voice supports writer's purpose
Engaging voice appropriate to the piece
Awareness of audience
Writing connects to audience
Clear attempts to engage audience
Beginning Writer's Rubric -- Word Choice
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Page is blank or contains random letters and/or scribbles
Few words are recognizable
General or ordinary words convey message, favorite words used well
Creative word choice; specific, accurate words used well
Word choice relies on environmental print
Mostly limited to safe, known words but some evidence of expanding vocabulary
Incorporates new words, targets audience with natural and effective vocabulary
Does not create mental imagery
Begins to create mental imagery
Attempts at figurative language, good mental imagery
Beginning Writers Rubric -- Fluency
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Page is blank or illegible
Words strung together in phrases
Simple sentences, may be combine with run-on sentences.
Simple and compound sentences, varied structure
No use of connective words
Connective words, mostly "and," link phrases
More varied connective words
No rhythm
Somehwat mehanical
Fluid and easy to read aloud
Beginning Writer's Rubric -- Conventions
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Page is blank or illegible
Few conventions correct
Half the conventions are correct
Most conventions are correct; little editing needed
Inventive spelling attempted
Inventive spelling with some use of high-frequency words
Fairly accurate phonetic spelling, most high-frequency words used correctly
Random use of capital and lower case letters
Use of capitals correct but inconsistent
More than half the required capitals are in place for sentence beginnings, titles, and proper nouns
Beginning Writer's Rubric -- Presentation
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Page is blank or illegible
Letters are poorly formed and difficult to read
Handwriting is mostly legible
Handwriting...
The program creators developed a series of rubrics that can be used at all grade levels. The rubrics provide consistency as students progress towards mastery, but the choices one needs to make when using the rubric can be overwhelming, especially for new teachers and especially when assessing work in the primary grades. First grade writers may only write a few sentences, so a detailed rubric is not necessary. The purpose of this project was to create a set of simplified rubrics that a first grade teacher can use to get a quick but fairly accurate picture of each student's strengths and weaknesses. One-on-one conferencing, when used with these rubrics, can help teachers effectively meet students' needs.
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5-Point Beginning Writer's Rubric. (2010). Education Northwest. Retrieved May 11, 2011 from http://educationnorthwest.org/webfm_send/772
6+1 Trait definitions. (2011). Education Northwest. Retrieved May 11, 2011 from http://educationnorthwest.org/resource/503
Jasmine, J., & Weiner, W. (2007). The effects of writing workshop on the abilities of first grade students to become confident and independent writers. Early Childhood Education
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