Indiana ILEARN Informative Writing Rubric

Official Indiana ILEARN assessment rubric for informative/explanatory writing. Assesses topic development, use of sources, organization, and conventions.

English
Grade 3
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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)
Focus and Topic Development
Development of topic with relevant information
Thoroughly develops the topic with well-chosen, relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, and examples
Adequately develops the topic with relevant facts, definitions, details, and examples
Partially develops the topic; some information may be irrelevant or insufficient
Topic is underdeveloped or unclear; lacks relevant information
Use of Sources
Integration of source material with citations
Skillfully integrates and synthesizes information from multiple sources with accurate citations
Appropriately uses information from sources with proper citations
Uses some source information but integration may be awkward or citations incomplete
Little or no use of sources; citations missing or incorrect
Organization
Logical structure and transitions
Expertly organized with sophisticated transitions; ideas flow seamlessly
Clearly organized with appropriate transitions; logical flow of ideas
Some organization but inconsistent; transitions may be weak
Lacks organization; difficult to follow
Language and Conventions
Command of conventions and vocabulary
Demonstrates command of conventions with precise, domain-specific vocabulary; virtually error-free
Demonstrates adequate command of conventions; uses appropriate vocabulary
Demonstrates partial command; some errors may impede clarity
Limited command of conventions; frequent errors impede understanding

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