- Hazle Township Early Learning Center
- 4th Quarter Writing rubric
Houser, K
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4
*8 Advanced
*7 Conventional
3
*6 Transitional
2
*5 Phonetic
*4 Semi-Phonetic
1
*3 Precommunicative
*2 Pictorial
*1 Emerging
Sentences
Writes 3 or more sentences on topic
Writes 3 sentences on topic
Writes 1 or more sentences on topic
Writes or draws to convey a message
Capitalization of first word
Capitalizes the first word and the pronoun I consistently
Capitalizes the first word and the pronoun I consistently
Capitalizes first word inconsistently
Often does not capitalize the first word of the sentence
Punctuation
End punctuation is used correctly and consistently
End punctuation is used correctly and consistently
End punctuation is used sometimes incorrectly and inconsistently
Does not use end punctuation
Spacing
Spacing is correct
Spacing is correct
Spacing is inconsistent
No spacing
Words
Words are spelled phonetically (advanced and CVC words)
Words are spelled phonetically (CVC words)
Writes some words phonetically
Uses letter-like forms or random letter strings
Vowels
Uses vowels correctly and consistently
Uses vowels correctly and consistently
Uses some vowels correctly
Little or no use of vowels
Sight Words
Spells sight words correctly
Spells sight words correctly
Spells some sight words correctly
Little or no sight words are spelled correctly
Illustration
Illustration matches text
Illustration matches text
Illustration matches text
Illustration does not match text, but draws a somewhat recognizable picture
Please understand that this rubric is only used at the end of the 4th quarter. Students can earn up to 32 points on the end of the year prompt. All students will write according to the same prompt (no, it will not be posted or discussed beforehand. sorry). Also understand that according to this rubric, writing that corresponds to the level 3, or transitional, column is actually where kindergarten students should be. Column 4, or advanced/conventional, writing is just that - advanced and flawless. This is the type of writing we all aspire to be able to do, but it is very difficult to produce. Students will earn up to 4 points in each area...they will not be given a 'blanket' score of transitional. It is possible to earn anywhere from 8 to 32 points. If you have questions about this, please do not hesitate to contact me. We ask for your understanding in that this is the first time we are grading a writing sample in this way. Teachers are learning right along with the students and we sincerely appreciate your cooperation.