K-2 Writing Rubrics


K-2 Rubric - Ideas

Number

Level

Looks Like

1

Experimenting

  • Uses scribbles for writing
  • Dictates labels or a story
  • Shapes that look like letters
  • Line forms that imitate text
  • Writes letters randomly

2

Emerging

  • Some recognizable words present
  • Labels pictures
  • Uses drawings that show detail
  • Pictures are supported by some words
  • Reader can interpret with good guesses

3

Developing

  • Attempts a story or to make a point
  • Illustration supports the writing
  • Meaning of the general idea is recognizable/understandable
  • Some ideas clear, but some are still fuzzy
  • Text is equal with pictures

4

Capable

  • Writing tells a story or makes a point
  • Illustration (if present) enhances the writing
  • Idea is generally on topic
  • Details are present but not developed (lists)

5

Experienced

  • Presents a fresh/original idea
  • Topic is narrowed and focused
  • Develops one clear, main idea
  • Uses interesting, important details for support
  • Writer understands topic well

6


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