no evidence – this needs work / some evidence, but not enough / successful and done at 5th grade level! / amazing job, you’re really soaring!
Total Point Chart for Your Published Writing
Newspaper Article Rubric
Author’s Name______Date ______
Newspaper Article Title ______
Interviewee ______
1 = no evidence – this needs work / 2 = some evidence, but not enough / 3 = successful and done at 5th grade level! / 4 = amazing job, you’re really soaring!Structure
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Introduction has a hook, the name of the interviewee, and the setting of the interview
Uses own voice to summarize key information from the interview
Separates information into different paragraphs
Content
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Chose meaningful questions to ask the interviewee
Listened and took careful notes
Used notes to write what you learned about the past, present, and your reactions to the interview
Mechanics / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Uses capitalization and punctuation appropriately
Takes time to revise “holes”, improve language, and edit using C.O.P.S.
Behavior
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Helps others do their best work
Puts best effort into writing
Comments:
Poetry Rubric
Author’s Name ______Date ______
Poem Title ______
Genre: haiku / quatrain / ode/ speaking to the object / concrete
1 = no evidence – this needs work / 2 = some evidence, but not enough / 3 = successful and done at 5th grade level! / 4 = amazing job, you’re really soaring!Structure
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Uses the structure of the genre you chose
Publishes poem in an organized way
Content
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Uses the structure of the genre you chose
Uses a voice that speaks to the reader
Mechanics / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Uses line breaks /
Uses capitalization and punctuation appropriately
Takes time to revise “holes”, improve language, and edit using C.O.P.S.
Behavior
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Helps others do their best work
Puts best effort into writing
Tries writing many poems in different genres
Comments:
Personal Essay Rubric
Author’s Name ______Date ______
Personal Essay Title ______
1 = no evidence – this needs work / 2 = some evidence, but not enough / 3 = successful and done at 5th grade level! / 4 = amazing job, you’re really soaring!Structure
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Introduction has an effective hook, your thesis, and 3 reasons
Three body paragraphs explain 3 strong reasons with evidence
Conclusion explains why your big idea is important
Content
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Thesis tells a clear belief or idea
Each reason supports the thesis
Each reason is supported by real world examples, imagined examples, facts, or contrasting opinions
Mechanics / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Uses capitalization and punctuation appropriately
Takes time to revise “holes”, improve language, and edit using C.O.P.S.
Behavior
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Helps others do their best work
Puts best effort into writing
Comments:
Persuasive Essay Rubric
Author’s Name ______Date ______
Persuasive Essay Title ______
1 = no evidence – this needs work / 2 = some evidence, but not enough / 3 = successful and done at 5th grade level! / 4 = amazing job, you’re really soaring!Structure
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Introduction has an effective hook, your thesis, and 3 reasons
Three body paragraphs explain 3 strong reasons with evidence
Conclusion summarizes your argument
Content
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Uses convincing language to persuade the reader
Each reason shows a different part of your argument
Each reason is supported by real world examples, imagined examples, facts, or contrasting opinions
Mechanics / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Uses capitalization and punctuation appropriately
Takes time to revise “holes”, improve language, and edit using C.O.P.S.
Behavior
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Helps others do their best work
Puts best effort into writing
Comments:
Informational Report Rubric
Authors’ Names ______, ______, ______, ______
Date ______
Informational Report Title ______
Biome: tundra / savannah / tropical rainforest / coral reef / wetland / desert
1 = no evidence – this needs work / 2 = some evidence, but not enough / 3 = successful and done at 5th grade level! / 4 = amazing job, you’re really soaring!Structure
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Report looks like a piece of professional writing
Introduction and conclusion summarize key points
Organizes information in pictures, maps, and charts
Content
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Includes important information on geography, climate, and human relationships
Includes important information on consumers, producers, and the food web
Includes an organized glossary of words readers need to know
Mechanics / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Uses capitalization and punctuation appropriately
Takes time to revise “holes”, improve language, and edit using C.O.P.S.
Behavior
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Helps others do their best work
Puts best effort into writing
Comments:
Realistic Fiction Rubric
Author’s Name ______Date ______
Story Title ______
1 = no evidence – this needs work / 2 = some evidence, but not enough / 3 = successful and done at 5th grade level! / 4 = amazing job, you’re really soaring!Structure
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Used understanding of genre to outline story mountain before drafting
Plot demonstrates rising action, conflict, climax, falling action, and resolution
Content
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Characters are well developed and communicate the author’s message
Scenes are shown, not told, using action, thought, dialogue, and setting
Voice
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Writer established a narrative voice in the story alongside meaningful characters
Used a variety of sentences and vocabulary to enhance the reader’s understanding
Mechanics / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Used paragraphing to convey information to the reader
Used writing conventions to make meaning with clarity and precision
Behavior
/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Used resources from teacher and writing partners to grow as a writer
Put best personal effort into writing
Comments: