Arkansas ATLAS Text-based Writing Rubric - Opinion (Grades 3-5)
Official Arkansas ATLAS assessment rubric for opinion 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Opinion/Focus Clear opinion statement and maintained focus | Clear, compelling opinion maintained throughout | Clear opinion generally maintained | Opinion present but inconsistent | Opinion unclear or missing |
Support/Evidence Use of reasons and evidence from text | Strong reasons with well-chosen textual evidence | Adequate reasons with relevant evidence | Limited reasons or evidence | Little or no support |
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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