Writing -- grading rubrics

[Gwen in TX]

In a recent post, Nan said, "Don't forget about rubrics. These are great even if you aren't grading. Ask people to post writing ones and choose one to use. They make talking to a child about his work much easier because it makes it feel less like you are criticizing to the child."

 

I would love to see your writing rubrics. I think that would really help me tell ds what I expect of him. Will you post yours so I can see the types of things included? Thanks --

[Karri]

Here's a link to rubrics for many different subjects, including writing. This is my favorite rubric site! :)

 

 

http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/

[Beth in Central TX]

I found this rubric extremely helpful. The link was posted by Karenciavo on another thread.

 

http://www.tapestryofgrace.com/Miscellaneous/quick_prints.htm

 

The link is titled "Rubric for grading writing", and it is under the section heading "Accessories For Your Use".

[Brenda in MA]

I split the points up for each part of the essay -- introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and conclusion -- each worth 20 points. Then in each section, I have specific things that are required, like: thesis statement in introductory paragraph, transitions between paragraphs, conclusion sentences, quotes from the literature to support the arguments in each body paragraph.

 

I have a separate series of points for more "mechanics" types of things -- like punctuation, over use of particular words, passive voice, capitalization, awkward wording, spelling errors, too many simple sentence structures, etc. Out of a total of 50 points, I take of 1 - 2 points per error, depending upon severity -- for example, a simple misspelling would be -1, and overuse of the passive voice after I've repeatedly reminded the student about this would be -2 per instance.

 

HTH,

Brenda

[Jan P.]

I've used this rubric before. Here is the link:

http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/pdfRubrics/6plus1traits.PDF .

 

HTH,

[MaryM]

This site is wonderful because not only does it give your the rubrics but also a sample essay.

 

http://www.phschool.com/sales_support/marketing_websites/PH_Scoring/

 

 

Mary

[WTMCassandra]

I'm not the OP, but THANK YOU so much for these rubrics. I will be teaching a fee-based co-op class next fall in grammar and composition, and I've been on the lookout for rubrics. Now I'm swimming in great rubrics! Thank you, thank you--all of you!

[Jan P.]

Thanks! I love this site, Mary. It is always helpful to have sample essays.

 

Here is another hint for grading writing papers. I usually copy out two rubrics to grade with. I hand one to my dh, and I use the other one. We both grade the paper and average the grade. We may even discuss the paper to see if one of the graders has been too tough or too easy. It's really great when we both come up with about the same grade. That helps me know that I am being as objective as I can be. I hope that made sense.

[Gwen in TX]

Now I almost have too much information!!

[Karen in CO]

Thanks! I love this site, Mary. It is always helpful to have sample essays.

 

Here is another hint for grading writing papers. I usually copy out two rubrics to grade with. I hand one to my dh, and I use the other one. We both grade the paper and average the grade. We may even discuss the paper to see if one of the graders has been too tough or too easy. It's really great when we both come up with about the same grade. That helps me know that I am being as objective as I can be. I hope that made sense.

Jan - two people grading is a wonderful idea. Why did this never occur to me?

I am terrible at grading my ds's writing because it is good, but a second opinion would help so much.

 

Thanks

[Julie in GA]

Great site!