Kansas KAP MDPT Informative/Explanatory Writing Rubric (High School)

Official Kansas KAP MDPT rubric for informative/explanatory 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)
Focus/Thesis
Clear thesis and focus
Sophisticated thesis with sustained, sharp focus
Clear thesis and focus
Weak thesis or inconsistent focus
Missing thesis or unclear focus
Development
Facts, analysis, elaboration
Thorough development with sophisticated analysis
Adequate development
Limited development
Minimal development
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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