Sentence Fluency Rubric
Sentence Fluency
Advanced/5: The writing has a natural flow and rhythm.
A. Varied sentence structure and length demonstrate conscious planning.
B. The sentences are rhythmic and graceful.
Acceptable/3: The writing moves mechanically.
A. The writer shows control over simple sentence structure, but uses complex sentences infrequently.
B. The sentence rhythm is attempted but inconsistent.
Unacceptable/1: The writing moves awkwardly.
A. The sentences tend to be choppy, incomplete, or rambling.
B. The sentence rhythm is clumsy and jarring.
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