Sample Rating Scale for Explanatory Writing

Student's Name: ______________________________________

Title of Composition: __________________________________

Date: ______________

 
Rating Scale: 1 2 3 4 5
  Not Achieved       Fully Achieved
 
Evidence of Phases of Writing Process
__ Pre-writing
__ Drafting
__ Revising

Comments:

 

  Ideas
__ Ideas are clearly stated
__ There is enough information to support the main idea
__ Audience and purpose are considered

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  Organization
__ Paragraphs are used to group ideas
__ Topic sentences are clear
__ Ideas are presented in a logical order
__ A clear organizational pattern is used

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  Word Structure and Word Choice
__ Choice of words is effective
__ Every sentence makes sense
__ Language usage is appropriate

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  Conventions and Mechanics
__ All high-frequency words and most other words are spelled correctly
__ There is consistent and proper use of punctuation and capitalization
__ Handwriting is legible
__ Overall appearance of composition is neat

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Possible Writing Goal(s):