Florida B.E.S.T. Writing Expository Rubric (Grades 4-6)

Florida B.E.S.T. standards expository writing rubric for elementary students.

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 topic and logical organization
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
0 pts
Description
Topic is clearly introduced and thoroughly developed. Effective organization with strong introduction, body, and conclusion. Varied transitions.
Topic is clear and adequately developed. Organization is logical with appropriate transitions.
Topic may be unclear. Organization is uneven with weak transitions.
Topic is unclear or absent. Little organizational structure.
Response is off-topic, blank, or illegible.
Evidence and Elaboration
Development of topic with details and examples
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
0 pts
Description
Thorough elaboration with well-chosen details, facts, and examples. Effective integration of information. Precise vocabulary.
Adequate elaboration with relevant details and examples. Appropriate vocabulary.
Uneven elaboration. Details may be weak or limited.
Minimal elaboration with few relevant details.
Response is off-topic, blank, or illegible.
Conventions
Grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation
2 pts
1 pt
0 pts
Description
Adequate command of conventions. Few errors.
Limited command. Errors may interfere with meaning.
Severe errors or response is blank.

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