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    K-2 ILLUSTRATED BEGINNING WRITER6 RUBRIC I D E A S

    E X C E P T I O N A L

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    x The Big idea is clear and original; the topic is narrowedx Supporting details are relevant, accurate and specificx Pictures, graphs, charts (if present) enhance the textx Focus: The writing stays on topicx Development is generous and complete

    E X P E R I E N C E D

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    x The Big idea is clear; the topic is narrowedx Supporting details are relevant, logical and mostly accuratex Pictures, graphs, charts (if present) clarify the textx Focus: Usually stays on topicx Development is complete

    C A P A B L E

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    x The Big idea is clear, but generala simple story or explanationx Support is present in the textx Pictures (if present) support the textx Focus: Generally on topic, with a few missteps

    x Development is adequate

    D E V E L O P I N G

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    x The Big idea is stated in textx Support is minimalx Pictures (if present) offer supporting detailsx Focus: Limited to one sentence (or repeats the same idea)

    x Development is simplistic

    E M E R G I N G

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    x Idea(s) are conveyed in a general way through text, labels, symbols

    x Support: Not present in the textx Pictures: Connect with a word, label, symbolx Focus: Unclear or extremely limitedx Development: Not present

    B EGINNING

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    x Ideas are unclear; print sense is just beginningx Support: Not presentx Pictures: Not clearx Focus: Not presentx Development: Not present

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    ORGAN I ZAT ION

    EXCEPT IONAL

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    x The structure showcases the main ideax Pictures (if present) enhance the textx Transitions are smooth and variedx Sequencing shows planning for impactx An inviting lead and a developed ending are presentx Format assists reader orientation

    EXPER IENCED5

    x The structure is easy to followx Pictures (if present) clarify the textx Transitions are somewhat variedx Sequencing is soundx An inviting lead and a concluding sentence are presentx Format is clear

    CAPABLE

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    x Structure is clearly present and complete in a predictable mannerx Pictures (if present) show thoughtful placement of elementsx Transitions work in a predictable fashion

    x Sequencing may take a circuitous route, but reader can followx $EHJLQQLQJPLGGOHDQGSUHGLFWDEOHHQGLQJDUHSUHVHQW7KHHQGx Format is generally accurate in placement of elements

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    x Sequencing: Not present or confusingx A bare beginning and middle are presentno endx Text and pictures are generally formatted correctly on the page

    EMERG ING

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    x Structure is starting to emergex Pictures show attempts to order /balance elementsx Transitions: Not present

    xSequencing: Not present

    x A beginning is attemptedno middle or endx Formatting signs emerging (left-right orientation, picture and text placement, spacing)

    BEGINNING

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    x Structure is not presentx Picture elements are random, scattered or unbalancedx Sequencing and transitions not presentx Beginning or ending not presentx Format clues: Not present

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    VO I C E

    EXCEPT IONAL

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    x Exceptional expression of feeling, commitment to topicx Pictures (if present) enhance the mood, atmosphere, point of viewx Exceptional audience awareness is present; compelling to readx Unmistakably individual, sincereunique expression

    EXPER IENCED

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    x 7KHZULWHUVIHHOLQJVDERXWWKHVXEMHFWare loud and clearx Pictures (if present) enrich the mood, atmospherex (QJDJHVWKHDXGLHQFH'LG\RXNQRZ"x Individual and sincere expression

    CAPABLE

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    x Identifiable feeling(s) are present in the writingx Pictures (if present) capture the atmosphere or mood in a general wayx Audience awareness is presentx The individual emerges from the text

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    x Individual expression is present

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    x A general feeling is captured in words and/or picturesx

    Pictures capture a mood, simple emotion or actionx Audience awareness: Not yet present or clear

    x Individual expression is emerging

    BEGINNING

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    x Not enough text is present to convey a mood or feelingx Pictures are hard to interpretx Audience awareness is not yet presentx Individual expression is not present

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    W O R D C H O I C E

    E X C E P T I O N A L

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    x The text is comprised of words that convey a complete messagex Word choice includes striking, memorable phrasesx Vocabulary reflects precision and accuracyx Repetition is rarely present

    E X P E R I E N C E D

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    x The text alone conveys the message in several wordsx Word choice contains moments of sparkle; everyday words used wellx The vocabulary is expandingx Repetition occurs infrequently

    C A P A B L E

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    x The words stand on their own to convey a simple messagex Words are basic and used correctlyx Vocabulary is mostly routine, with a few experimentsx Some repetition is present

    D E V E L O P I N G

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    x Word groups, phrases convey the topic with some help from picturesx Word choice makes sensex Vocabulary is limited to NQRZQRUVDIHZRUGV

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    x A few words begin to emergex Word choice is difficult to decodex Vocabulary relies upon environmental print

    x Repetition: May repeat letters, alphabet, name, etc.

    B EGINNING

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    x No words are present (imitative writing )x Word choice: Not presentx Vocabulary: Not present

    x Repetition: Inconsistent letter shapes, imitative writing or none

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    S EN T E N C E F L U E N C Y

    E X C E P T I O N A L

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    x Several sentences are present that vary in structure and lengthx Sentence beginnings are variedx Rhythm is fluid and pleasant to read aloudx Connective words work smoothly

    E X P E R I E N C E D

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    x Several sentences are present and employ more than one sentence patternx Sentence beginnings are variedx Rhythm is more fluid than mechanicaleasy to read aloudx Connective words do not interfere with the fluency

    C A P A B L E

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    x The writing provides a l imited sampling of sentence patternsx Sentences do not always begin the same wayx Rhythm is more mechanical than fluid

    x Connectives words show some variation

    D E V E L O P I N G

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    B EGINNING

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    x No sentences or sentence parts are present in the textx The marks, lines or scribbles may imitate writing from left to rightx Words stand alonex Connectives: Not present

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    CONVENT IONS

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    x Grammar and usage: Accuratex Paragraphing: Consistent indentation for paragraphs

    EXPER IENCED

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    x Capitalization: Capitals for sentence beginnings, proper names, titles usually correctx Punctuation: End punctuation usually correctsome varied uses presentx Spelling: Usually accurate for grade level wordsx Grammar and usage: Usually accuratex Paragraphing: First line indented

    CAPABLE

    4

    x Capitalization: Capitals for beginning sentence, names, titles in evidencex Punctuation: End punctuation is presentx Spelling: High use grade level words mostly correct; phonetic spelling easy to decodex Grammar and usage: subject/verb agreement, tense, still spottyx Paragraphing: spotty, or not present

    DEVELOP ING

    3

    x Capitalization: Beginning sentence, names, title still inconsistentx Punctuation: Period or other punctuation is present somewherex Spelling: Phonetic spelling decodable; accurate spelling of some wordsx Grammar and usage: A grammatical construction is present, but missing partsx Paragraphing: Not present

    EMERG ING

    2

    x Capitalization: Random use of upper and lower case lettersx Punctuation: None or randomx

    Spelling: Phonetic, some decodable and/or simple words spelled correctlyx Grammar and usage: Part of a grammatical construction is presentx Paragraphing: Not present

    BEGINNING

    1

    x Capitalization: Print sense still emergingx Punctuation: Nonex Spelling: Pre-phonetic or not present

    x Grammar and usage: Not presentx Paragraphing: Not present