Arkansas ATLAS Text-based Writing Rubric - Informative/Explanatory (Grades 3-5)

Official Arkansas ATLAS assessment rubric for informative/explanatory writing in grades 3-5.

English
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
16 points

Rubric Details

Standard
Arkansas ATLAS
Subject
English
Grade Level
3-5
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/Introduction
Topic introduction and maintained focus
Engaging introduction with clear, sustained focus
Clear introduction and focus
Weak introduction or inconsistent focus
Missing introduction or unclear focus
Development
Facts, details, and examples from text
Thorough development with well-chosen information
Adequate development with relevant information
Limited development
Minimal development
Organization
Structure and transitions
Effective organization with smooth transitions
Clear organization with transitions
Some organization; weak transitions
Lacks organization
Conventions
Grammar, spelling, punctuation
Strong command with minimal errors
Adequate command; errors do not impede meaning
Some errors may impede meaning
Frequent errors impede understanding

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