Indiana ILEARN Argumentative Writing Rubric

Official Indiana ILEARN assessment rubric for argumentative writing. Evaluates claim development, evidence use, organization, and language conventions for Indiana state standards.

English
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
16 points

Rubric Details

Standard
Indiana ILEARN
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)
Beginning(1 pt)
Claim/Position
Establishment and maintenance of a clear claim
Establishes and maintains a clear, compelling claim with sophisticated awareness of audience and purpose
Establishes and maintains a clear claim appropriate to audience and purpose
Establishes a claim but may not maintain it consistently throughout
Claim is unclear, unfocused, or missing
Evidence and Reasoning
Use of evidence and logical reasoning to support claim
Provides thorough, convincing evidence with insightful reasoning that fully supports the claim
Provides relevant evidence with clear reasoning that supports the claim
Provides some evidence but reasoning may be weak or incomplete
Little or no evidence; reasoning is unclear or absent
Organization
Logical structure and use of transitions
Skillfully organized with seamless transitions and a compelling progression of ideas
Logically organized with clear transitions and coherent progression
Some organization present but may be inconsistent; transitions may be weak
Little or no organization; lacks clear structure
Language and Conventions
Command of language, syntax, and conventions
Demonstrates sophisticated command of language with varied syntax and precise word choice; minimal errors
Demonstrates adequate command of language and conventions; errors do not impede understanding
Demonstrates partial command; errors may occasionally impede understanding
Demonstrates limited command; frequent errors impede understanding

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