Writing Rubric for 9-10 Info/Explan

Score of 4 – Above Grade Level		Score of 3 – On Grade Level	Score of 2 – Approaching Grade Level
The writing – ·       skillfully introduces the topic (11-12W2a) ·       organizes complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole (11-12W2a) ·       uses appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts (11-12W2b) ·       skillfully provides a concluding statement or a section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (11-12W2f) ·       skillfully produces clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose, and audience (11-12W4)		The writing – ·       introduces the topic (9-10W2a) ·       organizes complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions (9-10W2a) ·       uses appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts (9-10W2c) ·       provides a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (9-10W2f) ·       produces clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose, and audience (9-10W4)	The writing – ·       attempts to introduce the topic ·       attempts to organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions ·       attempts to use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts ·       attempts to provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented ·       attempts to produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose, and audience	Organization/Purpose 2 x ____=____
The writing – ·       develops the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic (11-12W2b) ·       skillfully includes formatting, graphics, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension (11-12W2a) ·       skillfully uses relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources (11-12W8) ·       integrates information into the text to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and the overreliance on any one source (11-12W8) ·       follows standard format for citation, when appropriate (11-12W8)		The writing – ·       develops the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic (9-10W2b) ·       includes formatting, graphics, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension (9-10W2a) ·       uses relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources (9-10W8) ·       integrates information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas and avoid plagiarism (9-10W8) ·       follows a standard format for citation, when appropriate (9-10W8)	The writing – ·       attempts to develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic ·       attempts to include formatting, graphics, and multimedia when useful to aid comprehension ·       attempts to use relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources ·       attempts to integrate information into the text to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism ·       attempts to follow standard format for citation with few errors, when appropriate	Evidence/Elaboration 2 x ____=____
The writing – ·       skillfully establishes and maintains a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which it is written (11-12W2e) ·       skillfully demonstrates a command of grade-level appropriate standard English grammar, usage, and conventions (11-12L1-2)* ·       has errors that do not interfere with understanding (11-12L1-2)*		The writing – ·       establishes and maintains a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which it is written (9-10W2e) ·       demonstrates a command of grade-level appropriate standard English grammar, usage, and conventions (9-10L1-2) * ·       has errors that do not interfere with understanding (9-10L1-2)*	The writing – ·       attempts to establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which it is written ·       attempts to demonstrate a command of grade-level appropriate standard English grammar, usage, and conventions ·       has errors that may interfere with understanding	Language/Conventions 1 x­­­____=____