Race when Writing
R=Restate question
A=Answer prompt
c=Cite source
e=explain
6th Grade Writing Rubric
Student ______________________________________ Date __________________________
Teacher/Evaluator
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Assignment
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Content/Ideas U PP P A
• Clear purpose
• Relevant information and examples
• Concrete details
• Original ideas
• Precise language and specific vocabulary
• Appropriate style for audience
Organization/Paragraph Structure U PP P A
• Clear topic sentence
• Supporting detail sentences
• Logical, clear order
• Appropriate conclusion
• Use of transitions
Grammar/Usage/Mechanics/Spelling U PP P A
• Correct grammar and usage
• Correct use of capitalization
• Correct use of punctuation
• Correct spelling
Overall Score for Writing U PP P A
Student ______________________________________ Date __________________________
Teacher/Evaluator
_____________________________________________
Assignment
_____________________________________________
Content/Ideas U PP P A
• Clear purpose
• Relevant information and examples
• Concrete details
• Original ideas
• Precise language and specific vocabulary
• Appropriate style for audience
Organization/Paragraph Structure U PP P A
• Clear topic sentence
• Supporting detail sentences
• Logical, clear order
• Appropriate conclusion
• Use of transitions
Grammar/Usage/Mechanics/Spelling U PP P A
• Correct grammar and usage
• Correct use of capitalization
• Correct use of punctuation
• Correct spelling
Overall Score for Writing U PP P A