Writing Rubric
Spelling:
Yellow: There are no spelling errors.
Red: There are a few spelling errors.
Blue: There are many spelling errors.
Grammar:
Yellow: There are no grammar errors.
Red: There are a few grammar errors.
Blue: There are many grammar errors.
How it fits with book:
Yellow: The chapter fits perfectly at the end of the book.
Red: The chapter fits somewhat at the end of the book.
Blue: The chapter does not fit logically at the end of the book.
Cohesiveness of writing:
Yellow: The chapter has a definite beginning, middle, and end.
Red: The chapter has an unclear beginning, middle, and end.
Blue: The chapter has no beginning, middle, and end.
Overall impression:
Yellow: The chapter demonstrates writing of exceptional quality and
creativity.
Red: The chapter demonstrates writing of good quality and creativity.
Blue: The chapter demonstrates writing of poor quality and creativity.
Additional comments:
Sailing into the 19th Century - developed by Angela Hamerlind, Renee Kust,
& Kevin Feyen
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