Mississippi MAAP ELA Writing Rubric Grades 3-8
Official Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) rubric for ELA writing in grades 3-8.
English
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
16 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- Mississippi MAAP
- Subject
- English
- Grade Level
- 3-8
- 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/Purpose Clear purpose and maintained focus | Clear, compelling purpose maintained throughout | Clear purpose generally maintained | Purpose present but inconsistent | Purpose unclear or missing |
Development Ideas and supporting details | Thorough development with well-chosen details | Adequate development with relevant details | Limited development | Minimal development |
Organization Structure and transitions | Effective 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; errors do not impede meaning | Some errors may impede meaning | Frequent errors impede understanding |
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