Writing extensions for Gifted and advanced (page 3)

A free informational writing rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8) for explanatory and expository writing: topic, facts, organization, vocabulary, conventions.

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A free kindergarten writing rubric: picture, letters and sounds, spaces between words, capital and period, with simpler versions for older beginning writers.

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A free poetry rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): imagery, word choice, form, sound and rhythm, and revision. Rhyme is never required.

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A free journal entry rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8) for journals and learning logs: getting started, reflection, details, honesty about what was hard.

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A free letter writing rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8) for friendly and formal letters: parts of a letter, purpose, audience, tone and conventions.

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A free spelling rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8) for tests and writing: spelling patterns, high-frequency words, applying patterns, and self-checking.

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A free math explanation rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): correct answer, clear steps, math words, a model or drawing, and checking the answer.

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A nonfiction passage about history of numbers for 7th grade, 241 words, with six comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.

A free persuasive essay rubric in three grade bands: a clear position, reasons and support, words for the reader, organization and conventions.

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A free argumentative essay rubric for grades K–8: claim, evidence from sources, reasoning, counterclaim and rebuttal, organization and formal style.

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A free compare and contrast rubric in three grade bands: both subjects named, likenesses, differences, supporting details, comparison words and structure.

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A free summary writing rubric in three grade bands: main idea, key details, order, own words, and a short summary with no opinion added.

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A free short story rubric in three grade bands: characters, setting, plot and conflict, dialogue, details and conventions.

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A free how-to writing rubric in three grade bands: topic, materials, steps in order, transition words, pictures and a clear ending.

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A free descriptive writing rubric in three grade bands: focus, sensory details, word choice, figurative language, order and conventions.

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A free character analysis rubric in three grade bands: character traits, text evidence, explanation, change over time and organization.

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A free book review rubric in three grade bands: title and author, spoiler-free summary, opinion with reasons, recommendation and conventions.

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A free news article rubric in three grade bands: headline, a lead with the 5 Ws, facts, quotes, most important first, and a neutral voice.

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A free creative writing rubric for any form in three grade bands: original ideas, voice, word choice, organization, revision and conventions.

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A free writing conventions rubric in three grade bands: capitals, punctuation, spelling, grammar and usage, sentences and proofreading.

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A free story retelling rubric in three grade bands: characters, setting, events in order, problem and solution, and story words.

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A free math journal rubric for K–2, 3–5 and 6–8: answers the prompt, shows the thinking, uses math words, and reflects on what makes sense and what does not yet.

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A free word problems rubric for K–2, 3–5 and 6–8: find the question, pick the operation or equation, label the answer, check it, and write a problem of your own.

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Three choices, one right and two believable wrong ones, usually work as well as four or five. What the research found, and how to write good wrong answers.

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