Colorado CMAS Argumentative Writing Rubric
Official Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) rubric for argumentative writing. Aligned with Colorado Academic Standards.
English
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16 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- Colorado CMAS
- Subject
- English
- Grade Level
- 3-8
- Total Points
- 16
- Criteria
- 4 categories
- Assignment Type
- essay
Rubric Criteria
Criteria | Exceeds(4 pts) | Meets(3 pts) | Approaching(2 pts) | Does Not Meet(1 pt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Claim/Position Establishment and development of claim | Establishes a precise, compelling claim that guides the response | Establishes a clear claim maintained throughout | Claim is present but may lack clarity | Claim is missing or unclear |
Evidence and Reasoning Support with evidence and logic | Compelling evidence with sophisticated reasoning; addresses counterclaims | Sufficient evidence with clear reasoning | Some evidence but reasoning may be limited | Little or no evidence; reasoning absent |
Organization Structure and coherence | Skillfully organized with seamless transitions | Logically organized with clear transitions | Some organization but may lack coherence | No clear organization |
Conventions Grammar and mechanics | Strong command with minimal errors | Adequate command; errors do not impede meaning | Partial command; some errors impede meaning | Limited command; errors impede understanding |
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