Rubrics

-scoring guide
-assess student writing-can be used for other subjects as well
- 4 to 6 levels rating studend (high to low)
-same concepts are given at each level with varying degrees of achievement
-students are given rubric at beginning of assignment to know what is expected of them
-teachers score students' work while they're reading it or just after reading it
-the more levels available on the rubric, the more chances to see student growth
-helps students become better writers because there are clear expectations for them to work toward
-students can use rubrics to examine their rough drafts and make improvements for their final drafts
-makes grading easier for the teacher
-lots of ready made rubrics available, but make sure they are appropriate for your students

Steps for using rubrics:
1. pick rubric
2. explain rubric to students
3. kids use them on their own writing
4. teacher uses to assess writing
5. conference and set goals