Kansas KAP MDPT Argument Writing Rubric (High School)
Official Kansas KAP MDPT rubric for argument writing in high school.
English
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
16 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- Kansas KAP
- Subject
- English
- Grade Level
- 9-12
- 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/Focus Precise claim and focus | Compelling, nuanced claim maintained throughout | Clear claim maintained | Claim present but inconsistent | Claim unclear or missing |
Evidence/Reasoning Evidence, reasoning, counterclaims | Compelling evidence with sophisticated reasoning; addresses counterclaims | Adequate evidence with clear reasoning | Limited evidence or weak reasoning | Little or no evidence |
Organization Structure and transitions | Sophisticated organization with seamless transitions | Clear organization with transitions | Some organization; weak transitions | Lacks organization |
Conventions Grammar, spelling, punctuation | Strong command with minimal errors | Adequate command | Some errors may impede meaning | Frequent errors |
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