Writing Benchmarks & Conventions Rubrics - Reading & Writing (Literacy)




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BENCHMARKS

Writing benchmarks are examples of student writing for each type of writing in the Vermont Framework of Standards & Learning Opportunities. The benchmarks exemplify the descriptors for each score point on the genre-specific rubric. These benchmarks are intended for use with both writing instruction and writing assessment. When scoring pieces of writing, teachers are encouraged to use the benchmarks as their primary guide. NOTE: Items marked with an asterick (*) are not yet available.

	Grade 1* Grade 2* Grade 3 Grade 4	Grade 5 Grade 8 Grade 10 Grade 12*

Grade 3 Benchmarks

	Standard		Benchmark

	1.7		Responses
	1.8		Reports
	1.9		Narratives

Grade 4 Benchmarks

	Standard		Benchmark

	1.7		Responses
	1.8		Reports
	1.9		Narratives NOTE: Changes were made on pages 1 and 12 to the score for "The Three." The score was changed from a "2" to a "1."

Grade 5 Benchmarks

	Standard		Benchmark

	1.7		Responses
	1.8		Reports
	1.9		Narratives
	1.10		Procedures
	1.11		Persuasive Writing
	1.12		Personal Essays

Grade 8 Benchmarks

	Standard		Benchmark

	1.7		Responses
	1.8		Reports
	1.9		Narratives
	1.10		Procedures
	1.11		Persuasive Writing
	1.12		Personal Essays

Grade 10 Benchmarks

	Standard		Benchmark

	1.7		Responses
	1.8		Reports
	1.9		Narratives

WRITING CONVENTIONS RUBRICS

The Writing Conventions Rubrics are detailed lists of which rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics students are responsible for applying at the grade levels included. The lists are consistent with the Writing Grade Expectations for Conventions (W2 and W3) and Structures of Language (W4). When assessing student writing, educators should use these rubrics as a guideline and refer to the “Holistic Scoring of Conventions” on the second page (of each document) for scoring rules.



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