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Informational Grading Sheet- 7th Grade

A B C D
LeadIntroduction interests the reader and introduces in LeadIntroduction interests the reader but in
topic (imitation of a professional example) between does not introduce the topic between
Transitions are used purposefully to connect information Transitions are used to attempt to smooth
and smooth out the writing out the writing
Conclusion reinforces and builds on the main point(s) Conclusion mentions the topic again but
(imitation of a professional example) does not build on the main points
OrganizationOrders information deliberately to Organization information is on the same
emphasize the main point topic, but is not ordered in subtopics with
details about the subtopic
20 structure 17 15 structure 13
E
LeadIntroduction is bland and does not
work to interest the reader. Topic introduced.
Transitions are missing. Paper is mostly a
list of facts.
Conclusion does not wrap up or reinforce the
topic
Organization information is not all on the
same topic. Paper is mostly a list of facts.
10-0 structure

ElaborationIncludes wide variety of information, such
as: vivid verbs, definitions, descriptions (sensory details,
adverbs and adjectives), examples, explanations and
reasons, facts and figures, figurative language. A deep
understanding of the topic is possible with the details
included.
ResearchConsistently incorporates and cites credible
and reliable sources with accurate information that helps
reader understand topic (in-text citation after each fact;
WCP at end with complete sources)
CraftUses 5-6 Writers Toolbox items purposefully
(such as: list of 3, definition of domain-specific words,
metaphor/simile, compare-contrast, interrupter example,
em-dash, hyphenated descriptor, etc)
Sentence structureVaries sentence structure
purposefully (length, openings, and kinds)
in Elaboration Includes some variety in
between information (3 forms used). A surface
understanding of the topic is possible with
the details included.
ResearchIncorporates and cites credible
and reliable sources after most facts with
mostly accurate information. Research
used helps the reader understand the topic.
WCP at end with complete sources.
CraftUses 2-3 Writers Toolbox items
purposefully
Sentence structure Some variety in
sentence structure (length or openings or
kinds)
in Elaboration Includes mostly the same kind
between of information. Topic is not well-developed
enough for reader to understand its details.
ResearchIncorporates and cites sources
after a few facts. Research is minimal and
WCP missing.
Craft Does not identify or use any Writers
Toolbox items.
Sentence structure Sentences not varied
in length, openings or kinds.

20 development 17 15 development 13 10-0 development

No Excuses mastered (capital letters, end punctuation, in No Excuses a few mistakes that dont in No Excuses mistakes make understanding
no abbreviations, correct spelling, complete sentences) between interfere with understanding between writing difficult
Proofreading evident, including correctly punctuating Proofreading evident, but a few mistakes Proofreading did not happen
compound sentences (FANBOYS with commas) 17 with FANBOYS CommasIncorrectly uses commas with
CommasCorrectly uses commas with appositives and CommasCorrectly uses commas with appositives and with items in a list
with items in a list appositives OR with items in a list Research citations missing or not following
ResearchUses MLA internal punctuation appropriately Research Several small mistakes in MLA format
in sentences and citations (quotation marks, periods, internal citations
parenthesis, capitalization, spaces, semi-colons)
10-conventions 10-conventions 13 5-0conventions

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