NDSA Argumentative Grades 6-8
North Dakota State Assessment rubric for argumentative writing for grades 6-8
English
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
16 points
Rubric Details
- Standard
- North Dakota NDSA
- Subject
- English
- Grade Level
- 6-8
- Total Points
- 16
- Criteria
- 4 categories
- Assignment Type
- essay
Rubric Criteria
Criteria | Advanced(4 pts) | Proficient(3 pts) | Nearing Proficient(2 pts) | Novice(1 pt) | No Response(0 pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Claim/Evidence How well the writing introduces and supports a claim with reasons and evidence | Introduces precise claim; supports with clear, logical reasons and relevant, sufficient evidence; effectively addresses counterclaims | Introduces clear claim; supports with reasons and evidence; acknowledges counterclaims | Introduces claim; limited reasons or evidence | Weak claim; insufficient evidence | No claim or evidence |
Organization How well the writing organizes argument with logical structure | Organizes reasons and evidence logically; uses varied transitions; provides compelling conclusion | Organizes argument logically; uses transitions; provides conclusion | Some organization; limited transitions; weak conclusion | Little organization | No organization |
Style/Language Use of formal style and precise language | Maintains formal style; uses precise language and domain-specific vocabulary | Maintains style; uses appropriate language | Inconsistent style; basic language | Informal style; vague language | No appropriate style |
Conventions Command of grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling | Strong command | Adequate command | Partial command | Limited command | No command |
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