MSAA

MSAA Writing Grades 6-8

Multi-State Alternate Assessment rubric for writing for students with significant cognitive disabilities in grades 6-8

English
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
8 points

Rubric Details

Standard
MSAA
Subject
English
Grade Level
6-8
Total Points
8
Criteria
2 categories
Assignment Type
essay

Rubric Criteria

Criteria
Level 4(4 pts)
Level 3(3 pts)
Level 2(2 pts)
Level 1(1 pt)
No Response(0 pts)
Ideas/Content
Development of ideas related to the topic or purpose
Communicates clear ideas that are directly related to the topic/purpose with relevant supporting details, examples, or evidence
Communicates ideas related to the topic/purpose with some supporting details
Communicates ideas partially related to the topic; limited or inconsistent details
Attempts to communicate ideas; may be off topic or unclear
No communicative attempt
Conventions/Organization
Use of language conventions and organizational structure
Uses conventions effectively; shows clear organizational structure with beginning, middle, and end
Uses conventions with some errors; shows some organizational structure
Uses conventions with frequent errors; limited organization
Shows emerging use of conventions; minimal organization
No evidence

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