1. Using the NYS Rubric
5th Grade Writing

2. Getting to know the NYS Rubric
There are four categories:
Content
Evidence
Organization
Grammar
The next few slides show what a full score essay on the rubric looks like.

3. The Rubric

4. Content- what goes into your essay

5. Four vs. Three- Content

6. Evidence-what you use to support your essay

7. Four vs. Three- Evidence

8. Organization- your essay’s structure

9. Four vs. Three- Organization

10. Grammar-your grammar, capitalization and punctuation
The next slides show you the difference between a four and a three.

11. Four vs. Three- Grammar

12. Final Thoughts
Don’t be freaked out, it looks scary now but using the rubric gets easier.
This will help you be a better writer.
Practice makes you better and stronger.