Iowa ISASP Argumentative Writing Rubric

Official Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) rubric for argumentative writing. Aligned with Iowa Core Standards.

English
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16 points

Rubric Details

Standard
Iowa ISASP
Subject
English
Grade Level
3-11
Total Points
16
Criteria
4 categories
Assignment Type
essay

Rubric Criteria

Criteria
Exemplary(4 pts)
Proficient(3 pts)
Developing(2 pts)
Beginning(1 pt)
Claim
Establishment of arguable claim
Establishes a precise, thoughtful claim that addresses the full complexity of the topic
Establishes a clear claim appropriate to the task
Attempts to establish a claim but it may be weak
Claim is absent or unclear
Evidence/Support
Use of evidence and analysis
Provides thorough evidence with insightful analysis
Provides relevant evidence with adequate support
Provides some evidence but analysis is limited
Little or no evidence
Organization
Structure and flow
Effective organization with sophisticated transitions
Clear organization with appropriate transitions
Some organization but may lack coherence
No discernible organization
Conventions
Grammar and mechanics
Strong command with few errors
Adequate command; errors do not impede meaning
Partial command; some errors impede meaning
Limited command; errors impede understanding

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