Case File Rubric
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Case File Rubric
4th Grade Informational Writing Investigation
Evidence Grade
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Lead Detective:
Case Date:
| Category |
4
Expert
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3
Senior
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2
Junior
|
1
Trainee
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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
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The Hook
Intro & topic
| Hook is exciting! Topic is crystal clear. | Includes a hook and clear topic statement. | States topic, but lacks an engaging hook. | Topic is unclear or missing from the start. |
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Evidence
Facts & details
| 4+ facts with deep descriptions and examples. | 3 clear facts with good supporting details. | 1-2 facts; details thin or repetitive. | Missing major facts or incorrect info. |
|
Structure
Flow & transitions
| Logical flow with creative transition words. | Used paragraphs and basic transition words. | Paragraphs exist, but ideas feel jumbled. | No clear order. Hard for reader to follow. |
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Sources
Citing info
| Lists 3+ sources with full titles and authors. | Lists 2 sources clearly at the end. | Only 1 source or info is missing. | No sources. Clue origin unknown. |
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Conventions
Grammar/Spelling
| Error-free! Perfect punctuation and neatness. | Very few errors (1-2) that don't distract. | Several errors (3-5) making it hard to read. | Many errors make evidence hard to read. |
Chief's Notes & Feedback
Confidential / Case File #42026