Unit 6: August & Jones (Perspective & Context) - Stage 3 Writing Marking Rubric – A versatile and comprehensive assessment tool from The Happy Space Learning Place designed to assist educators in evaluating students' writing for Unit 6, based on August & Jones by Pip Harry.

This rubric provides a detailed framework for assessing various elements of students' writing, ensuring consistency and clarity in marking. It focuses on essential criteria such as thematic development, use of poetic forms, control of tense, sentence variety, and more, in alignment with curriculum standards for Stage 3.

Key Features:

• Editable Google Document: The rubric is fully editable, allowing teachers to customise colours, add school logos, and adjust it to suit specific school settings.
• Detailed Assessment Criteria: Covers key writing components, including thematic elements, sentence structures, poetic forms, grammar, and more.
• Five Performance Levels: Clearly defined levels (A-E) to help distinguish between minimal, developing, proficient, advanced, and exemplary performance.
• Illustrative Examples: Provides examples for each performance level across various writing aspects, helping both teachers and students understand expectations.
• Teacher-Friendly Format: Easy-to-use layout for quick reference during grading and feedback sessions.

This rubric is perfect for primary school educators who want a customisable, detailed, and transparent tool to provide structured and constructive feedback, supporting students in developing their writing skills.

Acknowledgements:

Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023.

Terms of Use:

This resource is licensed for use in a single classroom only. Redistribution, duplication for multiple classrooms, or any form of resale is not permitted. Alterations for classroom-specific needs are allowed, but the resource must not be resold. This is a digital product; therefore, no refunds will be issued.