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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