Simple 6 Writing Program  
Writing Program 
3rd Grade
  

The Simple 6: A Writing Rubric for Kids  is designed to ensure that 
students understand the assessment process.  This simple analytic 
rubric speaks directly to the qualities a piece must have to be 
considered exemplary.

We will teach each step to the students by using various exercises.  
The students will then be able to analyze their own writing by using 
the following rubric:

Yes = 1 point		No = 0 points

______	Did you stick to the topic, or did you run away with some 
other idea?

______	Have you presented your thoughts in a logical order that 
includes an inviting beginning and strong conclusion?

______	Have you overused generic vocabulary, or have gone back to 
look for opportunities to use interesting words.

______	Did you use different sentence patterns, or does your story 
sound like a list?

______	Does each paragraph have a topic sentence and supporting 
detail sentences that are descriptive.

______	Did you write for an audience? (original, lively, or another 
unique perspective appropriate for the prompt)

______	TOTAL POINTS (How many did you answer yes?)



Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you 
may have regarding this new writing program.  I am looking forward 
to the studnets' development as writers this year.