Simple 6

Simple 6 Writing Program  
Writing Program 
3rd Grade
  
     Writing is very important in our curriculum at Good Shepherd School.  We 
use the Simple Six Writing Ruberic to help the children become proficient in 
the writing process.
     The children will be writing throuoghout the year in all subject areas.  
In writing essays the following ruberic will be used.

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?  Did you follow the prompt instructions?

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

______	Have you included at least 3 challenging vocabulary words?  Did you
        try to eliminate generic words?

______	Did you use different sentence patterns like questions, exclamations,
        and series.  Did you focus on compound/complex sentences.

______	Did you have descriptive sentences by using precise verbs, proper
        nouns, and adjectives?  did you appeal to the reader's senses?

______	Did you write in a tone that is appropriate for the prompt?
  
______	TOTAL POINTS (How many did you answer yes?)