K-2 Writing Rubrics


K-2 Rubric - Organization

Number

Level

Looks Like

1

Experimenting

  • Attempts to write left to right
  • Attempts to write top/down
  • No sense of beginning and end yet
  • Experiments with spacing

2

Emerging

  • Consistently writes left to right
  • Consistently uses top/down
  • Experiments with beginnings
  • Begins to group like words/pictures

3

Developing

  • A title is present
  • Limited transitions present
  • Beginning but no ending except "The End"
  • Attempts at sequencing

4

Capable

  • An appropriate title is present
  • Attempts transitions from sentence to sentence
  • Beginning works well and attempts an ending
  • Logical sequencing
  • Key ideas begin to surface

5

Experienced

  • An original title is present
  • Transitions connect main ideas
  • The opening attracts
  • An effective ending is tried
  • Easy to follow
  • Important ideas stand out

6


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