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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