Rubric for

FLUENCY

 

 

4

·        The writing is smooth, natural, and easy to read.

·        Virtually every sentence begins differently, adding interest to the text.

·        Dialogue, if used, sounds natural and conversational.

·        The piece invites expressive oral reading that brings out voice.

 

3

·        The writing is smooth and easy to read.

·        Many sentences begin differently.

·        Dialogue, if used, sounds natural.

·        The piece is a pleasure to read aloud.

 

 

2

·        The writing is often difficult to follow.  Choppy sentences,

run-ons, or other problems may necessitate some rereading.

·        Many sentences begin the same way.

·        Dialogue, if used, does not sound natural or conversational.

·        The piece is hard to read aloud, even with rehearsal.

 

1

·        The writing is consistently difficult to follow.  Choppiness,

run-ons, or other sentence problems abound.

·        Sentences consistently begin with the same word or phrase, or it is hard to tell where they begin.

·        Dialogue, if used, is hard to follow.

·        The piece is difficult to read aloud, even with rehearsal.

Grade 3