4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Capital letters used at the beginning of all sentences. | Capital letters used for beginning of most sentences. | Some sentences begin with capital letters. | Very few or no capitals at the beginning of sentences. |
I’s and all names begin with capital letters. | Most I’s and names begin with capital letters. | Some I’s and names begin with capital letters. | Very few I’s or names begin with capital letters. |
All letters printed neatly. | Most letters printed neatly. | Some letters printed neatly. | Very few letters printed neatly. |
Correct spacing. | Good spacing. | Some spacing. | Very little spacing used. |
Punctuation used correctly. ( . ? ! ) | Most punctuation used correctly. ( . ? ! ) | Some punctuation used correctly. ( . ? ! ) | Very little punctuation used correctly. ( . ? ! ) |
Writes interesting sentences. Uses “juicy” words and details. | Writes many interesting sentences. Uses many “juicy” words and details. | Writes some interesting sentences. Uses some “juicy” words and details. | Writes very few interesting sentences. Uses very few “juicy” words and details. |
All words spelled correctly. | Most words spelled correctly. | Some words spelled correctly. | Very few words spelled correctly. |
Elaborate beginning, middle, and end to story. | Clear beginning, middle, and end to story. | Partial beginning, middle, and end to story. | Unclear or lacks a beginning, middle, or end to story. |
Focuses on the topic. | Mostly focuses on topic. | Some straying from topic. | Does not focus on one topic. |