Florida B.E.S.T. Writing Expository Rubric (Grades 7-10)
Florida B.E.S.T. standards expository writing rubric for secondary students.
English
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
8 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- Florida B.E.S.T.
- Subject
- English
- Grade Level
- 7-10
- Total Points
- 8
- Criteria
- 3 categories
- Assignment Type
- essay
Rubric Criteria
Purpose, Focus, and Organization Clarity of thesis and logical structure | 4 pts | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt | 0 pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Thesis is clearly established and thoroughly developed. Sophisticated organization with effective transitions creating cohesion. | Thesis is clear and adequately developed. Logical organization with appropriate transitions. | Thesis may be unclear. Organization is uneven. | Thesis is unclear or absent. Little organizational structure. | Response is off-topic, blank, or illegible. |
Evidence and Elaboration Depth of explanation and use of evidence | 4 pts | 3 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt | 0 pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Thorough, insightful elaboration with well-chosen evidence. Sophisticated vocabulary and effective style. | Adequate elaboration with relevant evidence. Appropriate vocabulary. | Uneven elaboration. Evidence may be weak or general. | Minimal elaboration with little relevant evidence. | Response is off-topic, blank, or illegible. |
Conventions Grammar, usage, and mechanics | 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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