Journey to Excellence

Scoring Guide for Non-Fiction Writing

NAME:________________________________ TEACHER:______________________________

DATE:_________________________________ CLASS:_________________________________

Element ASSESSMENT POINTS
Points Possible Earned Assessment:
Self Teacher
Pre-writing
1. Student outlines and organizers are detailed and show work to research, select information, and focus ideas. 15
Writing
1. The writing demonstrates an ability to interpret ideas meaningfully in context. 5
2. The thesis of the paper is clear and has an interesting "hook." 10
3. The main ideas of each paragraph are clearly related to the thesis statement. 5
4. The main ideas are organized and sequenced logically with smooth transitions. 5
5. There are enough specific details to support each main idea. 10
6. The word choice is appropriate, varied, and shows transfer of learning. 5
7. Sentence fluency is shown as the student uses varied sentence patterns, figurative language, and syntax. 5
8. The writing demonstrates accurate use of grammar and mechanics. 5
9. The writing demonstrates the accurate use of conventions as demonstrated by appropriate spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. 5
10. The conclusion is clear, ties the thesis together, and leaves the reader thinking. 5

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