Writing Rubric
Language Arts
Name ______________________ Date________________
Paragraph Form:
5 - Punctuation and capitalization are correct.
4 - There are two errors in punctuation and capitalization.
3 - There are three or four errors in punctuation and capitalization.
2 - There are five or more errors in punctuation and capitalization.
Relates to Topic:
5 - Topic sentence is clear and paragraph includes three supporting details.
4 - Topic sentence is clear and paragraph includes one to two supporting details.
3 - Topic sentence is unclear and there are fewer than three supporting details.
2 - Topic sentence is unclear and supporting details do not relate to topic.
Sentence Structure:
5 - Sentence structure is correct.
4 - Sentence structure is generally correct, some awkward sentences do appear.
3 - Sentences have structural and grammatical errors.
2 - Sentences contain few proper structure components.
Organization:
5 - Structure of work is clearly developed and sequential.
4 - Structure developed reasonable well and is sequential.
3 - Structure has been attempted and partially sequenced.
2 - There is a lack of structure and no attempt at sequencing.