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Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant information.
Legenda. Introduce a topic, organize ideas,
concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style.f. Provide a concluding statement or
section that follows from the information or explanation presented.
Informative – a piece that is designed to convey facts or data
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant information.
Legenda. Introduce a topic, organize ideas,
concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style.f. Provide a concluding statement or
section that follows from the information or explanation presented.
Explanatory – Includes a person’s views on something, an experience, an activity or how to do something
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant information.
Legenda. Introduce a topic, organize ideas,
concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style.f. Provide a concluding statement or
section that follows from the information or explanation presented.
Informative – a piece that is designed to convey facts or dataExplanatory – includes a person’s views on something, an experience, an activity or how to do something (without providing argument or criticism)
Group Activity1.Choose type 2.Choose existing activity per grade level pair (i.e. Frog, Declaration of Independence, Romeo and Juliet)3.Compose a grade level – content specific writing prompt.4.What needs to be front loaded for students before they are asked to write (a-f)?
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Social Studies
You have been asked to conduct research
on the American Revolution. As part ofyour research, you need to locate
sourceson the internet. Explain how you candistinguish between reliable andunreliable sources on the internet.
English
You’ve just studied Shakespearian plays.
Your English teacher has just announced
you will be going to a local Shakespearian
museum. Explain to the reader yourfavorite exhibit.
Science
You just studied parts of the cell. Usingfacts from the textbook, class notes,
etc.,provide information about the function
ofeach part of the cell to a 3rd grade
classat Gorman Crossing.
Reading
A new family has moved into HowardCounty and needs to choose a middleschool for their children. The parentsare concerned as one of their childrencurrently reads below grade level.
Usingfacts and data from the Maryland StateReport Card, inform this family aboutMurray Hill’s performance over the pastfour years.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant information.
Introduce (a) and develop (b) a topic
Legenda. Introduce a topic, organize ideas,
concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style.f. Provide a concluding statement or
section that follows from the information or explanation presented.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant information.
Introduce (a) and develop (b) a topic
Formal style (e)
Legenda. Introduce a topic, organize ideas,
concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style.f. Provide a concluding statement or
section that follows from the information or explanation presented.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant information.
Introduce (a) and develop (b) a topic
By selecting definitions, concrete details, quotations or other information and examples (b)
Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts (c)
Use precise language and domain specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic (d)
Formal style (e)
Legenda. Introduce a topic, organize ideas,
concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style.f. Provide a concluding statement or
section that follows from the information or explanation presented.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant information.
Introduce (a) and develop (b) a topic
By selecting definitions, concrete details, quotations or other information and examples (b)
Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts (c)
Include:Formatting (headings)Graphics (charts, tables)Multimedia when useful to aid comprehension (a)
Use precise language and domain specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic (d)
Formal style (e)
Legenda. Introduce a topic, organize ideas,
concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style.f. Provide a concluding statement or
section that follows from the information or explanation presented.
Definition,Classification,Comparison/Contrast,Cause/Effect (a)Description *Problem/Solution *Chronological *
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant information.
Introduce (a) and develop (b) a topic
By selecting definitions, concrete details, quotations or other information and examples (b)
Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts (c)
Use precise language and domain specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic (d)
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented (f)
Formal style (e)
Choices along the way throughout text composition*
Legenda. Introduce a topic, organize ideas,
concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style.f. Provide a concluding statement or
section that follows from the information or explanation presented.
Definition,Classification,Comparison/Contrast,Cause/Effect (a)Description *Problem/Solution *Chronological *
Include:Formatting (headings)Graphics (charts, tables)Multimedia when useful to aid comprehension (a)
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant information.
Introduce (a) and develop (b) a topic
By selecting definitions, concrete details, quotations or other information and examples (b)
Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts (c)
Use precise language and domain specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic (d)
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented (f)
Formal style (e)
Choices along the way throughout text composition*
Legenda. Introduce a topic, organize ideas,
concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style.f. Provide a concluding statement or
section that follows from the information or explanation presented.
Definition,Classification,Comparison/Contrast,Cause/Effect (a)Description *Problem/Solution *Chronological *
Include:Formatting (headings)Graphics (charts, tables)Multimedia when useful to aid comprehension (a)
What needs to be front loaded for students before they are asked to write (a-f)?
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant information.
Introduce (a) and develop (b) a topic
By selecting definitions, concrete details, quotations or other information and examples (b)
Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts (c)
Use precise language and domain specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic (d)
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented (f)
Formal style (e)
Choices along the way throughout text composition*
Definition,Classification,Comparison/Contrast,Cause/Effect (a)Description *Problem/Solution *Chronological *
Include:Formatting (headings)Graphics (charts, tables)Multimedia when useful to aid comprehension (a)
May need to consider avoiding “I”Be conscious of word choice (use “child” instead of “kid”)Vary sentence lengthAvoid vague words (some, a few)Avoid contractions
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At last Next Conversely Furthermore However For exampleOtherwise ThereforeIn conclusion First, Second…
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Ensure topic completely addresses promptTopic should be concise and focusedEnsure topic is developed throughout writing
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Writer’s workshop/conferencesContinually re-focus students to topicEdit or revise details or examples that do not support topic
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SCORE Organization and Development Conventions and Language
Introduction of Topic
Organization of Information
Supporting Facts & Details
Relevance of Conclusion
Comprehension Aids
Language Choices
Formality of Style
Command of Conventions
4 Topic is precise, clearly
stated.
Ideas, concepts and information are developed with cohesive
organization and appropriate transitions.
Relevant facts and details are presented to
fully support the topic.
Conclusion clearly connects relevant details to support the
topic.
Includes formatting (headings),
graphics, and/or multimedia to
extend comprehension.
Uses precise language and
domain specific vocabulary
consistently to inform
about/explain the topic.
Establishes and maintains a formal style
and objective tone.
Demonstrates strong
command of the conventions
of standard written English.
3 Topic is precise.
Ideas, concepts, and information are developed based on an
organizational strategy using
appropriate transitions.
Facts and details are
presented to fully support the
topic.
Provides a concluding statement or section that
connects relevant details and the topic.
Includes formatting (headings),
graphics, and/or multimedia to aid comprehension.
Uses precise language and
domain-specific vocabulary to
inform about/explain
the topic.
Establishes and maintains a formal style.
Demonstrates command of
the conventions of standard
written English with minimal
errors.
2 Topic is partially stated.
Ideas, concepts, and information
lacks an organizational
strategy.
Facts and details are not
fully developed.
Conclusion is inadequate in its
support in connection to
the topic.
Formatting, graphics, and
multimedia do not aid
comprehension.
Inconsistently uses precise
language and domain specific
vocabulary.
Establishes and maintains a formal style with some
lapses.
Conventions distract the
reader.
1 Topic is ambiguous.
Ideas, concepts, and information
are disorganized.
Facts and details are not relevant to the
topic.
Conclusion does not support the
topic.
Does not include formatting,
graphics, and/or multimedia.
Does not use precise
language and domain specific
vocabulary.
Style is informal.
Conventions interfere with
meaning.
Comments:
INFORMATIVE/EXPLANTORY WRITING RUBRIC GRADE 6
INFORMATIVE/EXPLANTORY WRITING RUBRIC GRADE 8
SCORE Organization and Development Conventions and Language
Introduction of Topic
Organization of Information
Supporting Facts & Details
Relevance of Conclusion
Comprehension Aids
Language Choices
Formality of Style
Command of Conventions
4 Topic is precise,
clearly stated, and previews
what is to follow.
Organization of complex ideas,
concepts & information are
developed to make important
connections/distinctions.
Well-chosen, relevant and
sufficient facts and details are
presented to fully support the topic.
Conclusion clearly
connects relevant details to
support the topic.
Includes formatting (headings),
graphics, and/or multimedia to
extend comprehension.
Uses precise language and
domain specific vocabulary
consistently to inform
about/explain the topic.
Establishes and maintains a formal style
and objective tone.
Demonstrates strong
command of the conventions
of standard written English.
3 Topic is precise,
clearly stated, and partially
previews what is to follow.
Ideas, concepts & information are developed with
cohesive organization using
appropriate and varied transitions.
Well-chosen, relevant facts and
details are presented to fully support the topic.
Provides a concluding statement or section that
connects relevant
details and the topic.
Includes formatting (headings),
graphics, and/or multimedia to aid comprehension.
Uses precise language and
domain-specific vocabulary to
inform about/explain
the topic.
Establishes and maintains a formal style.
Demonstrates command of
the conventions of standard
written English with minimal
errors.
2 Topic is precise.
Ideas, concepts & information are developed with
cohesive organization using
appropriate transitions.
Relevant facts and details are presented and
support the topic.
Conclusion is inadequate in its support in connection to
the topic.
Formatting, graphics, and multimedia do
not aid comprehension.
Inconsistently uses precise
language and domain specific
vocabulary.
Establishes and maintains a formal style with some
lapses.
Conventions distract the
reader.
1 Topic is partially stated or
ambiguous.
Ideas, concepts, & information are
not fully developed based
on an organizational
strategy.
Facts and details are partially or not developed/ relevant to the
topic.
Conclusion does not
support the topic.
Does not include formatting,
graphics, and/or multimedia.
Does not use precise
language and domain specific
vocabulary.
Style is informal.
Conventions interfere with
meaning.
Comments:
INFORMATIVE/EXPLANTORY WRITING RUBRIC GRADE 6
SCORE Organization and Development Conventions and Language
Introduction of Topic
(a)
Organization of Information
(a) and (c)
Supporting Facts & Details
(b)
Relevance of Conclusion
(f)
Comprehension Aids
(a)
Language Choices
(d)
Formality of Style(e)
Command of Conventions
(*)
4 Topic is precise, clearly
stated.
Ideas, concepts and information are developed with cohesive organization
and appropriate transitions.
Relevant facts and details are
presented to fully support the topic.
Conclusion clearly
connects relevant details to support the
topic.
Includes formatting (headings),
graphics, and/or multimedia to
extend comprehension.
Uses precise language and
domain specific vocabulary
consistently to inform
about/explain the topic.
Establishes and maintains a formal style
and objective tone.
Demonstrates strong
command of the conventions
of standard written English.
3 Topic is precise.
Ideas, concepts, and information are developed based on an
organizational strategy using
appropriate transitions.
Facts and details are presented to fully support the
topic.
Provides a concluding statement or section that
connects relevant details and the topic.
Includes formatting (headings),
graphics, and/or multimedia to aid comprehension.
Uses precise language and
domain-specific vocabulary to
inform about/explain
the topic.
Establishes and maintains a formal style.
Demonstrates command of
the conventions of standard
written English with minimal
errors.
2 Topic is partially stated.
Ideas, concepts, and information
lacks an organizational
strategy.
Facts and details are not fully developed.
Conclusion is inadequate in its support in connection to
the topic.
Formatting, graphics, and multimedia do
not aid comprehension.
Inconsistently uses precise
language and domain specific
vocabulary.
Establishes and maintains a formal style with some
lapses.
Conventions distract the
reader.
1 Topic is ambiguous.
Ideas, concepts, and information
are disorganized.
Facts and details are not relevant
to the topic.
Conclusion does not
support the topic.
Does not include formatting,
graphics, and/or multimedia.
Does not use precise
language and domain specific
vocabulary.
Style is informal.
Conventions interfere with
meaning.
Comments:
INFORMATIVE/EXPLANTORY WRITING RUBRIC GRADE 7
SCORE Organization and Development Conventions and Language
Introduction of Topic
(a)
Organization of Information
(a) and (c)
Supporting Facts & Details
(b)
Relevance of Conclusion
(f)
Comprehension Aids(a)
Language Choices
(d)
Formality of Style(e)
Command of Conventions
(*)
4 Topic is precise,
clearly stated, and previews
what is to follow.
Ideas, concepts & information are developed with
cohesive organization
using appropriate and varied transitions.
Relevant, well-chosen facts and
details are presented to fully support the topic.
Conclusion clearly
connects relevant details to
support the topic.
Includes formatting (headings),
graphics, and/or multimedia to
extend comprehension.
Uses precise language and
domain specific vocabulary
consistently to inform
about/explain the topic.
Establishes and maintains a formal style
and objective tone.
Demonstrates strong
command of the conventions
of standard written English.
3 Topic is precise,
clearly stated, and partially
previews what is to follow.
Ideas, concepts & information are developed with
cohesive organization
using appropriate transitions.
Relevant facts and details are
presented to fully support the topic.
Provides a concluding statement or section that
connects relevant
details and the topic.
Includes formatting (headings),
graphics, and/or multimedia to aid comprehension.
Uses precise language and
domain-specific vocabulary to
inform about/explain
the topic.
Establishes and maintains a formal style.
Demonstrates command of
the conventions of standard
written English with minimal
errors.
2 Topic is precise.
Ideas, concepts, & information are developed based
on an organizational
strategy.
Relevant facts and details are presented but only partially
developed and support the topic.
Conclusion is inadequate in its support in connection to
the topic.
Formatting, graphics, and multimedia do
not aid comprehension.
Inconsistently uses precise
language and domain specific
vocabulary.
Establishes and maintains a formal style with some
lapses.
Conventions distract the
reader.
1 Topic is partially stated or ambiguous.
Development of ideas, concepts, & information lacks an organizational
strategy or is disorganized.
Facts and details are not
developed/ relevant to the
topic.
Conclusion does not
support the topic.
Does not include formatting,
graphics, and/or multimedia.
Does not use precise
language and domain specific
vocabulary.
Style is informal.
Conventions interfere with
meaning.
Comments:
INFORMATIVE/EXPLANTORY WRITING RUBRIC GRADE 6
SCORE Organization and Development Conventions and Language
Introduction of Topic
(a)
Organization of Information(a) and (c)
Comprehension Aids(a)
Supporting Facts & Details
(b)
Language Choices
(d)
Formality of Style(e)
Relevance of Conclusion
(f)
Command of Conventions
(*)
4 Topic is precise, clearly
stated.
Ideas, concepts and information are developed with cohesive
organization and appropriate transitions.
Includes formatting (headings),
graphics, and/or multimedia to
extend comprehension.
Relevant facts and details are presented to
fully support the topic.
Uses precise language and
domain specific
vocabulary consistently to
inform about/explain
the topic.
Establishes and maintains a formal style and objective
tone.
Conclusion clearly connects relevant details to support the
topic.
Demonstrates strong
command of the conventions
of standard written English.
3 Topic is precise.
Ideas, concepts, and information are developed based on an
organizational strategy using
appropriate transitions.
Includes formatting (headings),
graphics, and/or multimedia to
aid comprehension.
Facts and details are
presented to fully support the
topic.
Uses precise language and
domain-specific
vocabulary to inform
about/explain the topic.
Establishes and maintains a formal style.
Provides a concluding statement or section that
connects relevant details and the
topic.
Demonstrates command of
the conventions of standard
written English with minimal
errors.
2 Topic is partially stated.
Ideas, concepts, and information
lacks an organizational
strategy.
Formatting, graphics, and multimedia do
not aid comprehension.
Facts and details are not fully developed.
Inconsistently uses precise
language and domain specific
vocabulary.
Establishes and maintains a formal style
with some lapses.
Conclusion is inadequate in its
support in connection to the
topic.
Conventions distract the
reader.
1 Topic is ambiguous.
Ideas, concepts, and information are disorganized.
Does not include formatting,
graphics, and/or multimedia.
Facts and details are not relevant
to the topic.
Does not use precise
language and domain specific
vocabulary.
Style is informal.
Conclusion does not support the
topic.
Conventions interfere with
meaning.
Comments: