English language arts for 1st grade (page 10)
Reading, writing, phonics and language.
- Paragraph writing rubricPrintable
A free paragraph rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): topic sentence, details, closing sentence, flow and conventions, ready to print or edit.
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- Opinion writing rubricPrintable
A free opinion writing rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8), from "I think" and a reason up to claim, evidence and counterclaim, ready to print or edit.
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- Narrative writing rubricPrintable
A free narrative writing rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8) for personal narratives and stories: beginning, events, details, ending and conventions.
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- Informational writing rubricPrintable
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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- Kindergarten writing rubricPrintable
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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- Project rubricPrintable
A free general project rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): task, content, planning, quality and sharing, for solo or group projects.
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- Science project rubricPrintable
A free science project rubric for elementary and middle school (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): the science idea, the model, the explanation, safety and the finished work.
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- Science fair project rubricPrintable
A free science fair project rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): question, test plan, data, conclusion, display board and the talk to the judges.
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- Science experiment rubricPrintable
A free science experiment rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): question, prediction, procedure and safety, observations and conclusion.
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- Poster rubricPrintable
A free poster rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): title and main idea, content, layout, pictures and labels, and neat, correct writing.
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- Art project rubricPrintable
A free elementary art rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): effort and craftsmanship, the art element taught, creativity, reflection. It never grades talent.
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- Research report rubricPrintable
A free research report rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): focus, facts and research, sources, organization and conventions.
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- Book report rubricPrintable
A free book report rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): summary, characters and setting, opinion with reasons, and organization, for written or oral reports.
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- Reading response rubricPrintable
A free reading response rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8) for journal entries and written answers: the question, text evidence, thinking and clear writing.
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- Group work rubricPrintable
A free group work rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8) that scores what each student does: shares the work, listens, adds ideas and stays on task.
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- Participation rubricPrintable
A free class participation rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8) that counts written, partner and small-group sharing, not only speaking to the whole class.
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- Speaking rubricPrintable
A free speaking rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): volume, clarity, pace, expression, staying on topic, listening and responding. Accent is never scored.
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- Math problem solving rubricPrintable
A free math problem solving rubric for K–2, 3–5 and 6–8 word problems: understands the problem, picks a strategy, computes accurately, explains the thinking.
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- Poetry rubricPrintable
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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- Journal entry rubricPrintable
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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- Letter writing rubricPrintable
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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- Biography rubricPrintable
A free biography report rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): sources, key life events in order, why the person matters, and writing in your own words.
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- Handwriting rubricPrintable
A free handwriting rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): letter formation, size, spacing, line use and legibility, with cursive and speed for older students.
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- Spelling test rubricPrintable
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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