Florida B.E.S.T. Writing Argumentation Rubric (Grades 4-6)
Florida B.E.S.T. standards argumentation writing rubric for elementary students. Assesses purpose/focus, organization, evidence, and conventions.
English
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
8 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- Florida B.E.S.T.
- Subject
- English
- Grade Level
- 4-6
- Total Points
- 8
- Criteria
- 3 categories
- Assignment Type
- essay
Rubric Criteria
Purpose, Focus, and Organization Clarity of position and logical organization | 4 pts | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt | 0 pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Position is clearly stated, strongly maintained, and convincingly developed. Effective introduction, conclusion, and logical progression with varied transitions. | Position is clear and maintained. Adequate introduction, conclusion, and logical progression with appropriate transitions. | Position may be unclear or inconsistent. Introduction and/or conclusion may be weak. Progression may be uneven. | Position is unclear, missing, or not maintained. Little or no organizational structure. | Response is off-topic, blank, or illegible. |
Evidence and Elaboration Quality of supporting evidence and explanation | 4 pts | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt | 0 pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Convincing, thorough support with strong evidence and effective elaboration. Precise vocabulary and effective use of language. | Adequate support with relevant evidence. Clear elaboration with appropriate vocabulary. | Uneven support. Evidence may be weak, repetitive, or only partially relevant. | Minimal support with little or no relevant evidence. | Response is off-topic, blank, or illegible. |
Conventions Grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation | 2 pts | 1 pt | 0 pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Demonstrates adequate command of grade-level conventions. Few errors. | Demonstrates limited command. Errors may interfere with meaning. | Severe errors throughout or response is blank. |
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