Download Fireside Model Writing Assessment Rubric - Sixth Grade

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6th Grade
Extended Writing
Organization
Advanced
4 Points
Content
Style/Fluency
Compelling and clearly crafted
introduction.
Order is manipulated for effect but
maintains logic and balance.
Compelling and clearly crafted
conclusion.
Natural and balanced use of
transitions.
Paragraphs are manipulated
accurately for effect.
Completely addresses all elements of
the topic.
Topic is handled in a precise and
focused manner.
Supporting details and examples are
vivid and convincing.
Proficient
3 Points
Defined but "thin" introduction.
No introduction.
Order is natural and balanced.
Order sometimes lacks balance, logic
or is forced.
Confusing or awkward order.
Crafted conclusion.
Defined but "thin" conclusion.
Vague or absent conclusion.
Transitions link ideas.
Sporadic use of transitions.
No transitions.
Paragraphs are used accurately.
Some accurate use of paragraphing.
No accurate paragraphing present.
Addresses the essential elements of
the topic.
Topic is clearly defined and remains
on track.
Uses supporting details and
examples.
Addresses some of the essential
elements of the topic.
Topic is too broad, thin or
occasionally wanders off track.
Supporting details/examples are
vague, imprecise or list like.
Does not address essential elements
of the topic.
Very readable and highly engaging.
Clear & understandable.
Somewhat confusing or choppy.
Confusing or reads like a list.
Manipulates sentences structure for
effect.
Adequate variety in sentence
structure.
Some specific and novel word
choice.
Repetitive sentence structure is
occasionally present.
Heavy use of vague or general
nouns and verbs.
Tone is inconsistent, distracts from
meaning or is flat.
Repetitive or incorrect sentence
structure..
Limited use of figurative language
No figurative language present.
Tone of writing adds interest and
enhances meaning.
Uses figurative language that is vivid
and original.
Error free in:
Tone of writing supports meaning.
Uses figurative language.
Nearly error free in:
Punctuation: quotation marks, end,
commas & apostrophes.
Capitalization: proper nouns/adj.,
quotations, titles, & sentence.
Spelling: No excuse, plurals,
common spelling rules.
Grammar: subject/verb, pronoun
referents, parallelism, complete.
Planning/Revision Extensive evidence
+
Evidence
Topic is unfocused.
No supporting details or repetitious
details.
Inaccurate or repetitive word choice.
Tone is mechanical.
Pervasive errors in:
Punctuation: quotation marks, end,
commas & apostrophes.
Capitalization: proper nouns/adj.,
quotations, titles, & sentence.
Spelling: No excuse, plurals,
common spelling rules.
Grammar: subject/verb, pronoun
referents, parallelism, complete.
Some evidence
Appropriately detailed and clearly
defined plan.
Revises by adding, deleting,
combining, moving text.
Revises for coherence, progression,
logical support.
+
Content
Numerous errors in:
Punctuation: quotation marks, end,
commas & apostrophes.
Capitalization: proper nouns/adj.,
quotations, titles, & sentence.
Spelling: No excuse, plurals,
common spelling rules.
Grammar: subject/verb, pronoun
referents, parallelism, complete.
Appropriately detailed and clearly
defined plan.
Revises by adding, deleting,
combining, moving text.
Revises for coherence, progression,
logical support.
Organization
Unsatisfactory/NEC*
1 Point
Crafted introduction.
Specific & novel word choice.
Language Usage
Partially Proficient
2 Points
Punctuation: quotation marks, end,
commas & apostrophes.
Capitalization: proper nouns/adj.,
quotations, titles, & sentence.
Spelling: No excuse, plurals,
common spelling rules.
Grammar: subject/verb, pronoun
referents, parallelism, complete.
Littleor no evidence
Appropriately detailed and clearly
defined plan.
Revises by adding, deleting,
combining, moving text.
Revises for coherence, progression,
logical support.
+
Style/Fluency
Appropriately detailed and clearly
defined plan.
Revises by adding, deleting,
combining, moving text.
Revises for coherence, progression,
logical support.
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Language Usage
Total
*NEC = not enough content
rev.09/05
Fireside Assessment Model — Jonathan Wright
Average