Arkansas ATLAS Grade 6-11 ELA Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric
Official Arkansas ATLAS assessment rubric for informative/explanatory writing in grades 6-11.
English
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16 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- Arkansas ATLAS
- Subject
- English
- Grade Level
- 6-11
- 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/Thesis Clear thesis and maintained focus | Strong thesis with sustained, sharp focus | Clear thesis and focus | Weak thesis or inconsistent focus | Missing thesis or unclear focus |
Development Facts, details, examples, and elaboration | Thorough development with well-chosen, integrated information | Adequate development with relevant information | Limited or uneven development | Minimal development |
Organization Structure and transitions | Sophisticated 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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