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Assessing Writing

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The Pearl Writing Rubric

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Ideas        I develop ideas that are clear, original, and insightful.  

I anticipate questions and concerns that readers might have and address them thoroughly.		 I develop my own ideas.  

I address questions that readers might have. 		I can form basic ideas or state a position, such as agree or disagree, what I like and dislike, and so forth.  

I try to address questions that readers might have.		 I need help to go beyond a summary of facts to ideas or positions.  

I do not consider questions that readers might have. 
Organization         I organize my writing with:
  • Strong, inviting openings
  • Relevant supporting details
  • Creative sequencing
  • Thought-provoking conclusions
I organize my writing with:
  • Inviting openings
  • Supporting details
  • Order of events
  • Interesting conclusions
 I organize my writing with:
  • A recognizable opening
  • Supporting details that may leave the reader confused
  • Unclear order of events
  • An undeveloped conclusion
 I organize my writing with:
  • A missing or unclear opening
  • Randomly placed details
  • An order that makes the main idea difficult to understand
  • No resolution or closure
Voice and Word Choice    I use a style, tone, format, and genre appropriate to the reader.  

I use a variety of words that highlight my meaning and evoke strong images. 		I use a style and tone appropriate to the reader.  

I use a variety of words that usually highlight my meaning and evoke clear images. 		I am not necessarily aware of the reader when I write.  

I use words that work, but they are not effective in capturing the readers’ interest. 		I do not take the reader into account.  

I use everyday language and simple vocabulary to describe or discuss.
Conventions  I write with an excellent command of the conventions of language (spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar).  

I self-edit, respond positively to peer and teacher review, and willingly revise and rewrite based on feedback. 		I write using many of the conventions of language.  

I revise my writing to make my ideas or organization clearer. I consider some feedback when I revise and rewrite my work. 		I write using some of the basic conventions of language.  

I review and revise my work for content and form with help. I do not take feedback into account when I revise.		 I use the forms of spoken language in writing.  

I do not like to edit my work, even if the work is unclear.

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