Michael Miller




Language Arts
Grade 1
8/9/2004

Writing Analysis



Standard/Benchmark:
Performance-Based Assessment: Participant evaluates rubrics with an emphasis upon targeted results.


Performance Task:
Carefully analyze a simple writing rubric. Identify its strengths and weaknesses. Apply the critical design question: Is it possible to perform at Level 3 on each performance element and still not have a good piece of writing? If YES, modify the rubric to more effectively evaluate good writing.


Performance Element Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
Neatness of Handwriting Handwriting is very neat. Handwriting can be neater. Handwriting is not very neat.
Illustrations All illustrations are colored. Some illustrations are colored. Partially colored illustrations or no color.
Spelling No spelling errors Some spelling errors Many spelling errors
Quantity All required writing activities are completed. One writing activity is missing among those required. Two or more writing activities are missing from those required.
Punctual All work is submitted on time. One assignment is late. Two or more assignments are late.
 

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