Maine eMPowerME Argumentative Performance Task Writing Rubric (Grades 7-11)
Official Maine eMPowerME rubric for argumentative writing performance tasks in grades 7-11.
English
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
16 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- Maine eMPowerME
- Subject
- English
- Grade Level
- 7-11
- 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 Clear claim and focus | Precise, compelling claim maintained throughout | Clear claim generally 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 | Skillful organization with smooth 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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