Alabama ACAP ELA Informative/Explanatory Rubric (Grades 4-5)
Official Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) rubric for informative/explanatory writing in grades 4-5.
English
Grade 4
Grade 5
16 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- Alabama ACAP
- Subject
- English
- Grade Level
- 4, 5
- Total Points
- 16
- Criteria
- 4 categories
- Assignment Type
- essay
Rubric Criteria
Criteria | Exceeds(4 pts) | Meets(3 pts) | Approaching(2 pts) | Beginning(1 pt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Focus/Organization Introduction, focus, and organizational structure | Clear introduction with strong focus; effective organizational structure with smooth transitions | Adequate introduction and focus; logical organization with transitions | Weak introduction or inconsistent focus; some organization | Missing or unclear introduction; little organization |
Development Use of facts, definitions, details, and examples | Thorough development with well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, and examples | Adequate development with relevant information | Limited development; some information may be irrelevant | Minimal development; lacks relevant information |
Language/Vocabulary Word choice and domain-specific vocabulary | Precise language and domain-specific vocabulary used effectively | Appropriate language and vocabulary for the topic | Basic vocabulary; some imprecise language | Limited or inappropriate vocabulary |
Conventions Grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization | Strong command of conventions; minimal errors | Adequate command; errors do not impede meaning | Some errors may impede meaning | Frequent errors impede understanding |
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