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Rubric for : My creative writing book for grade 5
1. Journal 1 : mark allocated 3
Students should write a journal entry on any subject they like. The journal is
expected to be at least 110 words.
-length is maintained,
-no grammar error or only a few grammar errors
-no spelling errors or little spelling errors
-unified and focused writing, proper sentence structures
-neat and clean writing with beautiful handwriting
-about 60-70 words written with more frequent grammar errors 2
-more than four or five broken sentences, about 10-15 spelling
errors and fairly written but not very neat and clean
-very short writing, many grammar and spelling errors
-many unstructured sentences
-not clean handwriting illegible at places
2. Paragraph 1 : mark allocated 4
Students should write a paragraph on either memorable day or a momorable
place. The paragraph is expected to be at least 110 words.
-length is maintained,
-has got very clear topic sentences with at least three supporting
ideas including examples, reasons, explanation or description
and also has got an impressive concluding sentence
-no grammar error or only a few grammar errors
-no spelling errors or little spelling errors
-unified and focused writing, proper sentence structures
-neat and clean writing with beautiful handwriting
-has written in full length but lacks clear topic sentence or con- 3
cluding sentence
and -about 60-70 words written with more frequent grammar
errors
-has examples and details but it is missing the order in the
paragraph
-has got spelling errors
-fairly written but not very neat and clean
topic
-under developed in term of length
-many unstructured sentences
-not clean handwriting illegible at places
3 3. Two Paragraphs on daily routine : mark allocated 4
Students should write at least two paragraphs about their daily routine . They
should explain how they work everyday from monring to evening. The writing
should not be less than 120 words.
-length is maintained, 4
-has got very clear topic sentences with at least three supporting
ideas including examples, reasons, explanation or description
and also has got an impressive concluding sentence
1
-no grammar error or only a few grammar errors
-no spelling errors or little spelling errors
-unified and focused writing, proper sentence structures
-neat and clean writing with beautiful handwriting
-has written in full length but lacks clear topic sentence or con- 3
4 cluding sentence
and -about 60-70 words written with more frequent grammar
errors
-has examples and details but it is missing the order in the
paragraph
-has got spelling errors
-fairly written but not very neat and clean
has not got clear topic sentence and has not got focus on the 1-2
topic
-under developed in term of length
-many unstructured sentences
-not clean handwriting illegible at places
4 Invitation card: Mark allocated 3
A well framed invitation card with all the necessary details must be prepared.
The students will have to mention: who is invited, what is the 3 place. The essay should be of minimum 150 words.
event, when is it going to take place, where is it taking place,
what special activities will be done, who has sent the card. If all
these are mentioned the student gets 2 marks item.
Then if the card is well framed and the information is placed in
proper places with correct spealling and grammar then it will
fetch them another 1 mark .
5 Essay 1 : mark allocated 5
Students are supposed to write a four paragraph descriptive essay describing a
person. The essay should be of minimum 150 words.
-length is maintained 5 -format is followed well however, there lacks clarity in topic
-format is followed with introduction, body paragraphs 1 and 2
and conclusion paragraph
-no grammar error or only a few grammar errors
-no spelling errors or little spelling errors
-unified and focused writing, proper sentence structures
-good use of linking words and good range of vocabulary used
-neat and clean writing with beautiful handwriting
-about 100-120 words length is maintained 3-4
-format is followed well however, there lacks clarity in topic
sentences in the paragraphs
-more frequent grammar spelling errors about 10 errors in the
whole essay
- connectors are used but only some
- and fairly written but not very neat and clean
-very short writing, many grammar and spelling errors 1-2
-many unstructured sentences
-very poor range of vocabulary
-essay format is not followed properly
-not clean handwriting illegible at places
6 Essay 1 : mark allocated 5
Students are supposed to write a four paragraph descriptive essay describing a
-length is maintained 4-5
-format is followed with introduction, body paragraphs 1 and 2
and conclusion paragraph
-no grammar error or only a few grammar errors
-no spelling errors or little spelling errors
-unified and focused writing, proper sentence structures
-good use of linking words and good range of vocabulary used
-neat and clean writing with beautiful handwriting
-about 100-120 words length is maintained 3-4
sentences in the paragraphs
-more frequent grammar spelling errors about 10 errors in the
whole essay
- connectors are used but only some
- and fairly written but not very neat and clean
-very short writing, many grammar and spelling errors 1-2
-many unstructured sentences
-very poor range of vocabulary
-essay format is not followed properly
-not clean handwriting illegible at places
7 Autobiography -1 : Mark allocated 4
Students are supposed to write an autobiography of any othe thing they
like they can take persona and tell the story. The wrtiting is expected to be
minimum 120 words.
-length is maintained 3-4
-format is followed with introduction, body paragraphs 1 and 2
and conclusion paragraph
-no grammar error or only a few grammar errors
-no spelling errors or little spelling errors
-unified and focused writing, proper sentence structures
-good use of linking words and good range of vocabulary used
-neat and clean writing with beautiful handwriting
-about 100-120 words length is maintained 2-4
-format is followed well however, there lacks clarity in topic
sentences in the paragraphs
-more frequent grammar spelling errors about 10 errors in the
whole essay
- connectors are used but only some
- and fairly written but not very neat and clean
-very short writing, many grammar and spelling errors 1-2
-many unstructured sentences
-very poor range of vocabulary
-essay format is not followed properly
-not clean handwriting illegible at places
8 Story Writing: Mark allocated 6
Students are expected to write a story in correct format as it was provided in
the class. The story should be about 150 words. It must be written in their own
words.
-well written story with clear title, setting, good plot 4-5
development and conclusion
-characters well described and developed
-at least a couple of dialogue exchanges
-use of good range of vocabulary
-proper sentence structures
-neat and clean writing with beautiful handwriting
-not much grammar and spelling errors
-misses one aspect of setting 3-4
-has fairly good range of vocabulary
-about 5-10 grammar and spelling errors
-good paragraphing
-has maintained the beginning, middle and conclusion fairly
- fairly written handwriting but not very neat and clean
-very poorly written work with many grammar and spelling 1-2
errors
-has missed many parts of the story
-many unstructured sentences/ and not much linking words are
used
-not clean handwriting illegible at places
9 Bio-poems -1 : mark allocated 2 11 Cinquain poem-1: Mark allocated 2
Students should write a bio poem as the format provided them in the class. The Students are supposed to write a five lines poem in the given format.
poem should have 10 lines describing a person’s character. There is no need to
have rhyming. Students can write about anybody they liked or they want. -Should see the spelling erros if any. If there are morthan four 2
- The poem has got at least 10 lines 3 spelling errors subtract half mark and go in the same rate.
- Each poetic line has correct spelling and structures -If one of the line is missing subtract half mark and go in the
same rate.
- The peom shows a person’s character vividly with good range
of adjectives used.
12 Write a set of intructions -1 : Mark allocated 2
-The poem is written neatly and cleanly following the proivded
Students are supposed to write a set of intructions including at least four steps.
sample.
-If the students has written at least four steps 2
-The poem misses a couple of lines. 2
-has used the connectives first, then, next, after that, finally
-There are some spelling and grammar errors -has got no spelling or grammar errors
- The children have miss the given format in a couple of places. -presented neatly and clearly.
- There lacks wide range of vocabulary however avoids much -Written only two steps 1
repetition. -has many grammar and spelling errors
-Lacks development and length considerably. 1 -Not neat and tidy presentation
-Has many spelling and grammar errors
-Flouted the format in many places. 13 Rhyming poem-1 : Mark allocated 2
-Not clean and tidy presentaiton Students are supposed to write a rhyming poem of at least two stanzas.
-If the students has written two stanzas 2
10 A letter to a friend: Mark allocated 4
-the lines do rhymes in pairs
A well structured letter to a friend is to be prepared by the students. The
-has got no spelling errors
length of the letter is expected to be about 100 words.
-presented neatly and clearly.
-has followed informal letter format 3-4
-Written only one stanza 1
-has included all the aspects: date, salutation, reason for writing,
-has many spelling errors
with proper development of letter
-Not neat and tidy presentation
-has got proper closing remark: with love, thanks, yours, etc
-has got neat and clean presentation
-has misses two or three aspects of structure 2-3
-not well developed
-about 10-12 grammar or spelling errors
- One or two aspects of opening and closing is not proper
-has got readable handwriting but not attractive
-poorly done with many errors 1-2
-more than three aspects of note is missing
-has got very poor handwriting with small range of vocabulary