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Year 4 Handwriting Rubric

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Year 4 Handwriting Assessment Rubric

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📝 WALT (We Are Learning To)

We are learning to write clearly and neatly using correct letter formation and spacing.

Success Criteria:

I can form letters correctly

I can keep my letters the same size

I can leave proper spaces between words

I can write on the line

I can write smoothly without stopping

I can keep my work neat and tidy

📊 Handwriting Assessment Rubric

1. Letter Formation

Emerging: Letters are often incorrectly formed

Developing: Most letters are correctly formed with some errors

Proficient: All letters are correctly formed and recognisable

Extension: Perfect letter formation with personal style

2. Consistency of Size & Shape

Emerging: Letters vary greatly in size and shape

Developing: Some consistency with occasional variations

Proficient: Letters are consistent in size and shape

Extension: Perfect consistency throughout all writing

3. Spacing Between Letters and Words

Emerging: Inconsistent spacing, words may run together

Developing: Generally appropriate spacing with some errors

Proficient: Consistent and appropriate spacing throughout

Extension: Perfect spacing enhances readability

4. Line Alignment and Placement

Emerging: Writing often goes above or below the line

Developing: Most writing sits on the line correctly

Proficient: All writing sits correctly on the line

Extension: Perfect alignment with attention to ascenders/descenders

5. Fluency and Stamina

Emerging: Writing is slow with frequent stops

Developing: Steady pace with some hesitation

Proficient: Smooth, continuous writing at good pace

Extension: Fast, fluent writing maintained over long periods

6. Presentation and Neatness

Emerging: Work appears messy with erasures/crossings out

Developing: Generally neat with minor untidiness

Proficient: Clean, neat presentation throughout

Extension: Exceptional presentation that enhances communication

🎯 Teacher Notes & Strategies

Differentiation for Diverse Learners:

Dyslexia-Friendly Options:

Coloured paper/overlays provided

Larger line spacing used

Extra time allowed

Pencil grip support offered

Alternative assessment method used

Extension Activities for Advanced Learners:
Next Steps/Goals:
Date for Next Assessment: ___/___/______

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