Okay, slacking isn't exactly what I would call it. I am almost to the 50% mark on my M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction-- and I just started 6 months ago. I have been working like crazy-- and there are only so many hours in a day... Unfortunately that means my little blog has been left to fend for itself.
But I am here now! Taking a study break, I am ready to share about writing rubrics. Believe it or not, I have three different drafts of this post. I am not sure what the hold up is, but here we are.
We love writing at my school... especially in first grade. We have worked very hard to make sure our students meet or exceed the expectations of the core standards in order to prepare them for their future writing needs.
A few things about writing--
If you can say it, you can write it!
Start by having your students TALK about what they are writing, before they are expected to WRITE it.
If students know the expectations, they will rise to them
We have our rubric posted on the wall, it is also printed on their writing paper. The students have been introduced to it, we discuss it before we begin a writing project that will be assessed with it, and we use the same rubric for self-assessing as well as when the teacher is assessing.
We have a handwriting rubric and a general writing rubric. We also have rubrics for specific writing projects, but sometimes default to the general rubric since it is the best way to track progress.
Want to print one? Leave a comment below! Then click here.
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What rubrics do you use? How do you introduce them to your students?Have a happy Thanksgiving-eve-eve!
Sarah
I love these rubrics! One question, what are "popcorn" letters?
ReplyDeleteThey are letters that are not on the line-- they "pop" off the lines :)
DeleteThanks so much for these great rubrics. My new teachers, fresh from college, have nothing in their toolbox yet. This really helps. Thanks loads.
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ReplyDeleteThese writing rubrics are great. We are in the process of rewriting our report cards (again!) and I think these would be perfect for assessment purposes. Thank you! Deb
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ReplyDeleteI would love to see rubrics that go from K-6. But, thank you so much for sharing your ideas
ReplyDeleteI would love to see rubrics that go from K-6. But, thank you so much for sharing your ideas
ReplyDeleteThese are great!!! Thank you!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat rubrics, especially the one printed right on the writing paper!
ReplyDeleteIt was a HUGE "Ah-ha!" for us! :)
DeleteI would like to use your writing rubrics. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThese are great! Thank you! Do you and your team develop these or do your students have a hand in it?
ReplyDeleteThese are great!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are great ... using as a home schooler!
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ReplyDeleteThank you very much for these helpful tools for 1st grade math. I LOVE your rubric.
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ReplyDeleteSuper good ideas! I'm printing your rubric and pages!
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thanks! exactly what I was looking for!
ReplyDeleteThese are perfect for 1st grade writing!
ReplyDeletewhat are popcorn letters?
ReplyDeleteThey are letters that are "popping" off the line-- rather than sitting nicely on the lines :)
DeleteLove these!
ReplyDeleteThese are exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much! I love these rubrics.
ReplyDeleteMight be just what I am looking for!
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ReplyDeleteI just came across your blog by "accident" and I am so glad I did. Thank you for the rubrics. I have been trying different things, but I think these are the best so far.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your rubrics. Looking for a handwriting for 1st grade rubric.
ReplyDeleteThank you! First grade rubric for handwriting is great.
ReplyDeleteWonderful rubrics. I like the one printed on the writing paper.
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ReplyDeletelove these rubrics and cannot wait to try them out.
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ReplyDeleteI am working on MS on Curriculum and Instruction too! I will graduate in the fall 2019.
ReplyDeleteThese are great for planning and showing kids and parents!
ReplyDeleteThe students will definitely enjoy this child friendly rubric
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ReplyDeleteLove the rubrics. Makes it easy for all to read and understand!
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ReplyDeleteI''m working with new teachers in Haiti and trying to explain rubrics and translating the concept into Creole. Thanks.
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ReplyDeleteThis is just my First Graders need to show progression with their writing skills.
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