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