Minnesota MCA Writing Rubric
Official Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) rubric for writing tasks. Evaluates idea development, organization, voice, word choice, and conventions.
English
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 10
16 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- Minnesota MCA
- Subject
- English
- Grade Level
- 3-10
- Total Points
- 16
- Criteria
- 4 categories
- Assignment Type
- essay
Rubric Criteria
Criteria | Exceeds(4 pts) | Meets(3 pts) | Partially Meets(2 pts) | Does Not Meet(1 pt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ideas and Development Central idea and support | Well-developed central idea with compelling, relevant support | Clear central idea with adequate support | Central idea present but development is limited | Central idea unclear or absent; little development |
Organization Structure and flow | Effective organization with strong introduction, logical progression, and satisfying conclusion | Clear organization with identifiable introduction, body, and conclusion | Some organization but structure may be incomplete | Lacks organization |
Voice and Word Choice Tone and vocabulary | Engaging voice with precise, vivid word choice | Appropriate voice with adequate word choice | Voice may be inconsistent; word choice basic | Voice is absent; word choice inappropriate |
Conventions Grammar, spelling, and punctuation | Strong command of conventions; few errors | Adequate command; errors do not impede meaning | Partial command; errors may impede meaning | Limited command; errors impede understanding |
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